Donne and Wit

Question 1

1

Die not …

Answer 1

“Die not, poor Death, nor yet canst thou kill me.”
– Death be not proud

Question 2

1

sleep and death

Answer 2

Comparisons between sleep and death in DBNP allude to Hypnos and Thanatos (twins)

Question 3

1

cancer

Answer 3

“I have cancer, insidious cancer, with pernicious side effects”

Question 4

1

assemble

Answer 4

“Must get some books, articles. Assemble a bibliography”

Question 5

2

tears

Answer 5

“My tears make a heavenly Lethean flood”
– Poisonous minerals

Question 6

2

Age of discovery

Answer 6

“Are the eastern riches [my home]? Is Jerusalem?”
– Hymn to God

Question 7

2

Vivian asks Jason:

Answer 7

“Are you going to be sorry when I – do you ever miss people?”

Question 8

2

Vivian asks Suzie to split a popsicle

Answer 8

Symbolises their relationship and value of connection in a humanist era

Question 9

3

spice

Answer 9

“Both the Indias of spice and mine … lie here with me”
– The Sun Rising

Question 10

3

Hyperbole showing loss of rational control

Answer 10

“I shall see that face / Whose fear shakes my every joint”