Rossetti poetry ~ context Flashcards
What was Rossetti like on her death bed?
Neighbours reported that Rossetti had hellish visions and would scream through the night being convinced she was going to hell, even though she lived a life devoted to god.
Who where Rossettis 2/3 suitors?
James Collinson (agnostic) early 30’s
Charles Cayley (Catholicism)
What religion was Rossetti?
Anglican / Anglo- catholic
What made Rossettis devotion to god stronger?
She had a emotional and spiritual breakdown resulting in a permanent alteration, she was warm heated, outgoing, and passionate, but after she gave up all pleasurable pastimes (like chess). He brother William recalls ‘ her temperament and character, naturally warm and free, became ‘a fountain sealed’’
What did Rossetti chose over love?
Rossetti was a member at a high Anglican Church, devouring her being to god
