Poem recaps Flashcards
When was She Walks in Beauty written?
Romantic era, 1814
Who was She Walks in Beauty about?
Mrs Wilmott
How is She Walks in Beauty different to other conventional love poems of it’s time?
Used imagery of the dark and the night instead of the sun and day
What is Byron trying to convey in the poem?
His feelings of admiration for her
What is Byron implying by “one shade the more, one ray the less”
If she was slightly different to how she is, she would be less beautiful
What does Byron think she is like
Byron believes she is innocent and peaceful, despite not knowing her
Where did Byron see her?
At a party/funeral
How does the poem end
On an exclamation mark, showing that he means it
Why was Valentine written
As a response to a challenge from a radio host to write a poem about an unusual valentines gift
When was it written?
1993
How does the poem start and why is it different from other love poems?
The poem starts on a “not”, showing that it wants to distance itself from other orthodox love poems
Why does the author choose an onion over a more traditional gift like chocolates or roses?
The onion is more realistic, as love isn’t always smooth sailing, it sometimes has it’s ups and downs
What does the ending of the poem imply?
The end implies that love can stay with you forever, whether in a good or bad way
What is the first main point of the poem?
Love is promising but won’t always end well
“A moon wrapped in brown paper”
“Promises light, like the careful undressing of love”
What is the second main point of the poem?
Love needs trust, and it can control you
“Possessive and faithful”
What is the third main point of the poem?
Love can end in marriage or it can hurt you
“It’s platinum loops shrink to a wedding ring”
“Lethal”
“Cling to your knife”
What is the name of the hurricane in Cosy Apologia?
Hurricane Floyd
“Big bad Floyd”
Why is the poem called “cosy apologia”
Rita Dove feels that she needs an apology for enjoying such a normal marriage. She almost feels embarrassed by it
When and where does it take place
1999, US East Coast
What does she describe her husband as?
Her knight in shining armour
“And chain mail glinting”
She says that he saved her from “worthless boys”
