john donne context + critics Flashcards
What was Donne born as?
Born + raised a catholic
What uni did Donne go to? How old was he?
Oxford uni at the age of 12
Which era was Donne born into?
Elizabethan era
What was the divine right of kings?
Kings/monarchy derived their power from God
What was alchemy?
A medieval science that involved the discovery of ‘the philosophers stone’ by which base metals could turn into gold
What did Galileo discover?
The earth revolves around the sun
Which century did Donne live in?
16th century
What decision did Donne make about his faith?
Renounced Catholic faith + adopted anglicism
Who was Donne related to?
Sir Thomas Moore
What happened to Sir Thomas Moore?
He was martyred for his Catholic faith
What was the country as a whole when Donne was a Catholic?
Protestant
What did Jonson say about Donne?
Donne, for not being understood would perish
Who said Donne, for not being understood would perish?
Jonson
What did Bell say about Donne + microcosm?
“Donne sees man as a microcosm of the universe”
Who said Donne sees man as a microcosm of the universe?
Bell
How does Bell say Donne views women?
“Women are creatures of the body rather than the intellect”
Who says Donne thinks women are creatures of the body rather than the intellect?
Bell
Who did Bell say Donne wrote for rather than the general public?
His wife, male wits, close friends, fellow poets and God
What did King James persuade Donne to do?
Become an Anglican minister
What is Petrarchan love?
Unrequited love