Porphyria's Lover Context Flashcards
What is the purpose of the name of the speaker’s love “Porphyria” in Porphyria’s Lover?
The name of the speaker’s love “Porphyria” heightens the foreboding atmosphere as it is an illness which causes hallucinations, exacerbating the speaker’s delusions.
What was Browning’s connection to the Pre-Raphaelite art movement?
Browning, who was a forefather for the Pre-Raphaelite art movement was obsessed with the female form and themes of sexuality.
What did the Victorians repression mean for their view of sex and sexuality?
The Victorians were a repressed generation of people and this meant their view of sex and sexuality was at times, dark and gothic.
How were women like Porphyria depicted in Pre-Raphaelite art?
Women like the Porphyria were often depicted as partially undressed with their long yellow hair in the works of artists like Rossetti and Klimt.
Who is the poet who wrote “Porphyria’s Lover”
The poet who wrote Porphyria’s Lover is Browning.
