Loves Phyilosophy Thesis Flashcards
What can you compare loves philosophy? With
The farmer bride
What theme do both ‘Love’s Philosophy’ and ‘The Farmer’s Bride’ explore?
Unrequited love
Both poems focus on the longing and desire that remains unfulfilled.
In ‘Love’s Philosophy,’ what does the speaker desire to unite with?
The natural world
The poem personifies natural elements to highlight their interconnectedness.
How does Shelley emphasize the interconnectedness of all things in ‘Love’s Philosophy’?
By personifying elements of nature
This personification suggests that coupling is a natural law.
What aspect of the relationship is captured in ‘The Farmer’s Bride’?
Raw and unfulfilled desire
The poem illustrates the intensity of the farmer’s longing for his bride.
True or False: ‘Love’s Philosophy’ suggests that coupling is contrary to nature.
False
The poem suggests that coupling is an inevitable element of nature’s law.
Fill in the blank: In both poems, the theme revolves around __________ love.
unrequited
This theme highlights the emotional struggle of the characters.
What literary device is prominently used in ‘Love’s Philosophy’ to convey the speaker’s message?
Personification
This device helps illustrate the interconnectedness of nature.
What is the speaker’s main argument in ‘Love’s Philosophy’ regarding human relationships?
They are a reflection of nature’s law
The speaker believes that human coupling is as natural as elements of nature.
How does ‘The Farmer’s Bride’ portray the farmer’s feelings?
As intense and strained
The poem captures the complexities of longing and desire.
What do both speakers express in ‘The Farmer’s Bride’?
Frustration at their desire remaining unrealised
This is depicted through various literary techniques.
Which literary device does Shelley use to convey frustration?
Sibilance
Examples include the words ‘single’, ‘kiss’, ‘clasp’, ‘sea’, and ‘disdained’.
How is Mew’s speaker shown to be dejected?
Through phrases like ‘Tis but a stair // Betwixt us’ and ‘What’s Christmas time without there be // Some other in the house than we!’
These lines highlight a sense of isolation.
In ‘The Farmer’s Bride’, how does nature symbolize the girl’s oppression?
Through violent fricatives and prey-like connotations
Examples include ‘frightened fay’, ‘flying like a hare’, and ‘shy as a leveret’.
What contrasting use of nature does Shelley present?
He references nature to create beautiful images
This is shown through personification in ‘fountains mingle with the river’ and ‘the sunlight clasps the earth’.
What realization does the speaker in sonnet 29 come to?
She realizes the error of her ways
This indicates a moment of reflection and change in perspective.
How does the poem Love’s Philosophy differ from sonnet 29?
It has no turning point and is a continuation of the speaker’s lust
This suggests a more consistent tone of desire without reflection.
What common theme is expressed by both speakers in the poems?
Frustration at their desire remaining unrealized
This highlights a shared emotional struggle in both works.
Which literary device does Shelley use to express frustration in his poem?
Sibilance
Examples include the words ‘single’, ‘kiss’, ‘clasp’, ‘sea’, and ‘disdained’.
How does Mew’s speaker express dejection?
Through phrases like ‘Tis but a stair // Betwixt us’ and ‘What’s Christmas time without there be // Some other in the house than we!’
These lines convey a sense of longing and isolation.
What role does nature play in ‘The Farmer’s Bride’?
Nature becomes a symbol for the girl’s oppression
This is illustrated through violent fricatives and prey-like connotations.
What literary technique does Shelley use to create beautiful images in his poem?
Personification
Examples include ‘fountains mingle with the river’ and ‘the sunlight clasps the earth’.
Fill in the blank: In ‘The Farmer’s Bride’, the girl is described as ‘______ like a hare’ and ‘shy as a leveret’.
flying
This imagery emphasizes her fear and vulnerability.
