Cousin Kate - Christina Rossetti Flashcards
What is the structure of ‘Cousin Kate’ by Christina Rossetti?
The poem is structured in alternating rhymed couplets, comprising three quatrains followed by a rhymed couplet.
How does the structure of ‘Cousin Kate’ reflect societal expectations?
The regular structure mirrors societal expectations and the structured norms of the Victorian era.
What effect does the ordered rhyme scheme have in ‘Cousin Kate’?
It contrasts with the tumultuous narrative, emphasising the speaker’s emotional turmoil.
What quality does Rossetti’s use of poetic form create in ‘Cousin Kate’?
It creates a rhythmic, almost musical quality.
What themes are enhanced by the structured presentation of the speaker’s story in ‘Cousin Kate’?
The themes of love, betrayal, and societal expectations.
Fill in the blank: The poem ‘Cousin Kate’ consists of _______ quatrains followed by a rhymed couplet.
three
True or False: The poem ‘Cousin Kate’ has a free verse structure.
False
What does the lyrical quality of ‘Cousin Kate’ emphasize?
The tension between societal conventions and the individual’s emotional experience.
Who wrote cousin Kate?
Christina Rossetti
