Prelude Flashcards
Who wrote the prelude
William Wordsworth a romantic poet
Context of the prelude
We Wordsworth grew up as an orphan in the Lake District shows how the countryside is beautiful but can be harsh
Analysis of title prelude
Written as an introduction to a story
Opening transition between child to adult
Speaker of the prelude
Fictionalised version of William Wordsworth himself
Tone of the prelude
Adventure obstruction darkness
Form of the prelude
An epic poem that can be seen as autobiography and a narrative
Quote showing nature is. Idyllic
One summer evening led by her
Quotes showing juxtaposition of his arrogance
I dipped my ores
trembling ores
Quote Showing the personification of nature
Like a living thing strode after me
Themes of the prelude
Power of nature
memory
fear
pride
individual experience
Monstrous side of nature
Huge peaks black and huge