One perfect rose - Dortothy Paarker Flashcards
To memorise important aspects of the poem.
What is the structure of this poem?
12 lines of 3 quatrins, a strict aab rhyme scheme, a musical quality.
Comment on the rhythm of this poem.
Iambic pentameteres which are broken up by the refrain into iambic diametric,
What is the tone of this poem?
Playful, mocking, sarcastic, absurd and subverting towards traditional romantic gestures.
What is the mood of the poem?
Humourus and light hearted.
What themes can be observed throughout the poem?
Romance and cliches.
What does the theme of this poem achieve?
Satirising old fashioned romantic gestures. as it challenges stereotypes of womens sentimentality.
What is the mesage of this poem?
To use wit in hand with irony to challenge the societal normas surrounding love. Subverting the notion that roses are the ultimate symbol of love.
What does the entire poem achieve?
Mocking hoary poetic romantic cliches by parodying traditional forms of love poetry,
What is the purpose of the refrain in this poem?
It initially appears as serious yet by its third mention the tone becomes more tongue in cheek - it satirises idealised views of roses and love.
Where is enjambment present?
In the last stanza.
What does the change from iambic pentameter to iambic diametric do?
It emphasises the refrain.
What is the purpose of the poets use of over the top language in this poem?
To highlight the absurdity throughout it.
What is the titles litreal meaning?
It refers to an object that is flawless.
What is the figurative meaning of the title?
The rose symbolises love, romance and appreciation, The title sets an expectation of sentimentality and indealised romance but continues to subvert this expectation by revealing the speakers dissatisfaction in recieving the rose.
Where does the irony in the poem lie?
In the contrast between the cliched gesture and the speakers desire for something more exciting.
