Metaphysical Poetry: George Herbert

Question 1

Context for George Herbert:

Answer 1

• Came from a noble family from Wales.
• Father was an aristocrat, a member of the parliament.
• George was elected as a representative in parliament.
• Married his wife Jane in 3 days.
• Religious battle (whether Protestant or Catholic should be main religion)
• John Donne god father

Question 2

Summary for ‘The Pulley’:

Answer 2

• Creation story, God gave humans all special gifts but took the final day as a rest day.
• Stating humans can’t rest until they find ‘the pulley’ aka God.

Question 3

Summary for ‘Redemption’:

Answer 3

• Narrator searching for God believing he is the only one who can change his life and find salvation.
• His current tenant is Satan.

Question 4

Summary of ‘The Collar’:

Answer 4

• A man who is experiencing a lack of faith and feelings of anger over the commitments he has made to God.

Question 5

Summary for ‘Love III’:

Answer 5

• Love between God and a worshiper.
• God shows the worshipers the true importance of love.