po 2 Flashcards
What is the dual interpretation of the phrase ‘Eu prevăd poema rozã a iubirii viitoare’?
It can be read as an expression of hope for evasion in the pure realm of art or as irony regarding the pathetic attempt of evasion through the adjective ‘rozã’.
What conjunction introduces a shift in tone from hope/irony to a serious theme?
‘Dar’ (but) introduces the shift.
What does the term ‘ironic’ signify in the context of the beloved’s perception?
It signifies the beloved’s understanding of existence as ironic.
What does the gerund ‘Adormind’ suggest in relation to melancholy and death?
It suggests the prolongation of melancholy into death.
How does the fourth stanza contrast the creator’s ego with nature?
The creator’s ego leaves the mirror of imagination to integrate into the devastated nature, mimicking death.
What aesthetic element is suggested by the act of covering with roses?
It suggests death in an aesthetic manner.
What are the two auditory images mentioned, and what do they contribute to?
- ‘clavirul prăfuit’ (dusty piano)
- ‘plânsul apei’ (crying of the water)
They contribute to the discreet-monotonous musicality of a universe in agony.
What conclusion is drawn regarding the value of the analyzed poem?
Its value lies in the life lesson of a humanity in hell, where love or creation no longer possess salvational power.
What thematic pressure do all elements of the poetic chronotope experience?
They are under the pressure of ‘sfârșitului continuu’ (continuous end).
What does the garden symbolize in the context of the poem?
The garden symbolizes decay and the hurried death that confirms agony.
How does the mirror function within the poem’s universe?
It reflects a universe of imbalance.
What is the beloved’s ironic perspective on the world?
She looks at the world in decomposition with an ironic gaze.
What is left for the ego as a solution to accept the end?
The only solution is to accept the end through a theatrical pose.
