Composed Upon Westminster Bridge Flashcards
1
Q
What era was Composed Upon Westminster Bridge written in?
A
Georgian era
2
Q
How is Wordsworth subverting expectations?
A
He is a Romantic poet which usually focuses of the beauty of nature but this poem focuses on a large citie’s beauty
3
Q
When and where did Wordsworth write the poem?
A
Travelling across Westminster Bridge early one summers morning, he was impressed by the view and climbed on top of the carriage and composed the poem
4
Q
What was London like at the time?
A
The trading capital of the world
5
Q
When is the poem set?
A
In the early morning before the factories opened, therefore there is no reference to pollution or overcrowding
6
Q
What type of poem is this?
A
A petrarchan sonnet
7
Q
What is the rhythm?
A
Iambic pentameter
