cozy apologia Flashcards
why could the poem be autobiographical
“I could pick anything and think of
you”
what is the effect of using – “the chain mail glinting”
has a dreamy tone but is affectionate and
humorous.
what day to day details such as “compact disks” and “faxes” show
shows it is about the realities of relationships, not “the divine”.
what has the hurricane allowed her to do
The hurricane “Big Bad Floyd” has allowed her to daydream about the “worthless” boys of her
past.
what do the Final words – “I fill this stolen time with you” suggests
suggests their relationship is happy and appreciated
and the tone is reflective and thoughtful. Being content is better than great romance – it is
consistent.
what it is set against and when did it happen
It is set against the arrival of Hurricane Floyd, a powerful storm which hit the east coast of the USA
in 1999.
who is rita dove and who is her husband
Rita Dove is American and married to the writer Fred Viebahn (probably the “Fred” in the poem)
what is the cliche image rita dove uses in the first stanza
Dove uses the clichéd image of a knight in shining armour
in the second stanza what does rita reminiscence about
In the second stanza, Dove reminiscences on her childhood ‘crushes’.
in the last stanza what does dove end with
In the last stanza, Dove ends with how happy she is with her everyday ‘ordinary; life/relationship.
what are the possible 3 poems in can be compared to and the themes
Relationships and love – Sonnet 43, She Walks in Beauty and Valentine
