John Donne context Flashcards
1
Q
what does the flea represent?
A
an erotic symbol
2
Q
why were fleas common in the metaphysical era?
A
insects were common due to lack of washing
3
Q
why did males think fleas were erotic?
A
the fleas were in the underskirts of ladies and they wish they could be where the fleas are
4
Q
what do fleas represent?
A
freedom of access as well as appetite on female untouched flesh
5
Q
what are the three stages of poetry Donne wrote?
A
lustful Jack Donne
the married lover wrote about transcendental love
Dr. Donne- religious poetry
