Porophyrias Lover Mock Flashcards
Who wrote porphyria lover
By Robert browning
What can u link Porphyria’s lover to
Farmer bride
What is the genre of ‘Porphyria’s Lover’?
Dramatic monologue
This form allows the speaker to express their inner thoughts and emotions directly to the audience.
What emotional struggle does the male character face in ‘Porphyria’s Lover’?
He is unable to cope with his emotions towards his lover.
What extreme action does the man take towards his lover?
He strangles her.
What does the man do with his lover’s corpse?
He spends all night with her corpse.
How does the man’s love for his lover change after her death?
He appears to be more in love with her when she is dead than alive.
Fill in the blank: ‘Porphyria’s Lover’ explores themes of _______ and emotional turmoil.
[love]
True or False: The speaker in ‘Porphyria’s Lover’ has a healthy emotional relationship with his lover.
False
What era is the context of the text set in?
Victorian era
What was a significant taboo topic during the Victorian era?
Female sexuality
What is the structure of the text?
Dramatic monologue with no separate sections
What literary device is used by the narrator to justify his actions?
Metaphors
What type of imagery is present in the text?
Religious imagery
What are two additional language techniques used in the text?
Objectification, Alliteration
What kind of atmosphere does the dramatic monologue create?
Ominous atmosphere
Fill in the blank: The text is written in the form of a _______.
Dramatic monologue
What is the term for attributing human emotions to nature?
Pathetic fallacy
This literary device often reflects the mood of characters through the setting.
What mood does the rain create in the poem?
Tense and agitated mood
The rain symbolizes the emotional turmoil of the speaker.
How is the wind described in the poem?
Sullen and aims to vex the lake
The wind’s destructive nature mirrors the speaker’s emotional state.
What does the speaker seek in the poem?
Peace not conflict
This reflects the inner turmoil and emotional conflict faced by the speaker.
What does Porphyria bring to the cottage?
Light and energy
Her arrival contrasts with the storm outside, symbolizing warmth and comfort.
What poetic form is used in the stanzas?
Cinquain
The controlled structure mirrors the speaker’s emotional state.
What does the rhyme scheme ABABB-CDCDD-EFEFF-GHGHH indicate?
A pattern of five line stanzas
This structure contributes to the poem’s rhythm and emotional impact.
What verbs describe Porphyria’s actions?
Glided, shut, kneeled, made, rose, withdrew, laid, sat
These active verbs emphasize her presence and assertiveness.
What literary device is used with the repetition of ‘and’?
Polysyndeton
This technique enhances the sense of urgency and the speaker’s anxiety.
What does the speaker imply about Porphyria’s social class?
She is of a higher class than our speaker
This disparity influences their relationship dynamics.
What is suggested as the only way for the speaker to have Porphyria forever?
Murder
This chilling conclusion highlights the intensity of the speaker’s obsession.
Fill in the blank: The speaker’s emotional state is reflected in the _______.
Nature
The tumultuous weather parallels the speaker’s inner conflict.
True or False: The arrival of Porphyria calms the storm.
True
Her presence brings warmth and light to an otherwise dark and stormy setting.
What does the phrase ‘too weak, for all her heart’s endeavour’ imply about Porphyria?
She struggles against societal constraints
This line suggests her desire for freedom in love.
What does the poem suggest about the relationship dynamics between the speaker and Porphyria?
There is a power imbalance
The speaker’s actions and thoughts indicate a struggle for control.
What is the effect of the caesura on lines 6 and 15?
Creates a pause that reflects tension
This stylistic choice emphasizes the emotional weight of the moments.
What emotion mounts with the obsessional speaker?
Tension
What does the powerful glance from P imply?
Phallic implications
What does the repetition of the possessive pronoun ‘mine’ convey?
Fixation
What is Porphyria’s relationship to the speaker?
Worshipped me
What literary device is used to describe her ‘little throat’?
Diminutive form
Fill in the blank: The speaker simplifies murder to _______.
[a thing to do]
What enhances the perception of the speaker’s fixation on Porphyria?
Possessive pronoun ‘mine’
How does the enjambment function in the poem?
Heightens how fast the killing happens
What does the claim ‘No pain felt she’ suggest about the speaker’s certainty?
Emptiness of the claim
What literary technique is used with monosyllabic words in the speaker’s claim?
Makes the message seem empty
What does the phrase ‘three times her little throat around’ imply?
Heightens her vulnerability
What is the significance of the speaker’s statement that Porphyria felt no pain?
Emphasizes his detachment
What is the effect of the caesura in the line ‘No pain felt she is’?
Creates a pause in the narrative
What does the phrase ‘through wind and rain’ suggest about Porphyria?
Her dedication
What thematic element does the speaker’s fixation on Porphyria represent?
Possession
True or False: The speaker believes that Porphyria’s death causes her pain.
False
