Isabella and the Pot of Basil Flashcards
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Form
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Iambic Pentameter – lyrical (ABABABCC) – simple, Narrative story.
2
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Innocence
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Simple” and “young palmer” emphasises innocence.
3
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Brothers
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Anaphora/Why? “Why were they i(dismissive) so proud”/” again we ask aloud/Why in the name of glory were they proud” – Isabella’s brothers – criticising capitalist society.
4
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Her beauty further than the falcon spies; and constant as her vespers would he watch”
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Strong imagery – simile every Christian would say a prayer before they went to bed highlights constant thoughts of each other.
5
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Social Class
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Lorenzo can’t reveal love because he’s of different social class (similar to Keats and Fanny). Love and misery – Paradox.
