Fears In Solitude Flashcards
Why is fears in solitude controversial
Speaker does not entirely support the gov under which he lives
‘We have offended very grievously’
Theme of religion
Refers to ‘bretheren’ as ‘sons of God’ which further establishes the biblical tone and use of biblical metaphor to solidify the claim that they have done wrong and must turn from their ways
He warns that God has heard the cries of his countrymen’s accusers
He claims that a ‘groan of accusation pierces with heavens’ implying that they will not get away with what they have done wrong, but that God has heard the cries of their accusers’
How does Coleridge criticise people who want war -
Women and children
‘As if the soldier died without a wound’
Theme
Brotherhood z
‘The sons of God/ Our brethren!’
His enemies are brothers and the sons of God
