Eve Of saint agnes Flashcards
what is the overall theme for Eve of Saint Agnes?
contrast of cold hatred and concern for family honour with the warmth and passion of young love
St Agnes eve -
Ah , bitter chill it was!
opening sentence
the owl for all
his feathers, was a cold
the hare limped
through the frozen grass
numb were the Beadsman’s
fingers while he told his rosary
what is saint Agnes’ Eve?
St. Agnes, the patron saint of virgins and rape survivors, died a martyr in 4th century Rome. The eve falls on January 20; the feast day on the 21st.
According to the popular superstition connected with St. Agnes’ Eve, a young maiden who fasts and neither speaks nor looks about before she goes to be may get sight of her her future husband in a dream.
his prayer he saith,
this patient, holy man
meagre,
barefoot, wan
give words and phrases used to highlight the cold of the evening
'frozen' 'frosted' 'chill' 'cold' 'slow degrees' 'ice hoods'
already had his
the joys of his life
death bell rung
were said and sung
at length burst in the
argent revelry
with plume, tiara, and
all rich array
the brain, new stuffed in youth
with triumphs gay of old romance
the silver snarling
the level chambers
trumpets ‘gan to chide;
ready with their pride
glowing to recieve
a thousand guests
what quote summarises the premise of the eve of saint Agnes?
young virgins might have visions of delight