Complaint - quotations Flashcards
Whose only business was to flow
Fountains were a symbol of status - strength of love - Water fountains provide water for the public so it is saying that everyone needs relationship to survive
Of it’s own bounty of my need
Expresses the severe impact it had on Wordsworth
What happy moments did i count!
Juxtaposes current state with his memories he has before the loss used to emphasise separation
What have i? Shall i dare to tell?
Rhetorical question displaying that he is unsure that separation was the right decision
What is the Ryme scheme within this poem ?
ABABCC- Ryme scheme shows how serious the issues are within this poem
How many stanza’s and how many lines ?
3 stanza’s with six lines - odd number could imply that the two individuals have a barrier between them
What word to they keep repeating within the poem?
The word poor
