she walks in beauty

Question 1

what was bryon a leading figure of

Answer 1

Byron was a leading figure of the Romantic movement and liked to break conventions.

Question 2

what was bryon well known for as well as his poetry

Answer 2

Byron’s private life was very public and he was known for his many relationships with different
women.

Question 3

what does the title and open line celebrate

Answer 3

The title and opening line ‘She walks in beauty’ celebrates female beauty, a portrait of a woman
through someone else’s eyes.

Question 4

what do reference ‘starry skies’ and ‘tender light’.

Answer 4

References to light suggests an inner radiance

Question 5

why is there a sense of mystery surrounding her

Answer 5

she is compared to the darkness of night and ‘raven tress’ is associated with bad omens.

Question 6

what does suggest – ‘smiles that win, the tints that glow’

Answer 6

‘smiles that win, the tints that glow’ suggests inner modesty and she is loved by all.

Question 7

Final words – ‘A heart whose love is innocent!’ is significant how

Answer 7

is the first time love is mentioned and her beauty is

described both internally and externally.

Question 8

what are the 3 poems it can be compared to and on what themes

Answer 8

Relationships and love – Sonnet 43, Cozy Apologia and Valentine