She Walks in Beauty Context (X) Flashcards
1
Q
Who is ‘She walks in Beauty’ perceived to be written for?
A
His cousin’s wife
2
Q
When was the poem ‘She Walks in Beauty’ written?
(no date/era)
A
After the party where he met his cousins wife
3
Q
How did Byron meet his cousin’s wife?
A
At a party where she wore a black gown
4
Q
How was Lord Byron described?
A
‘Bad, Mad and Dangerous to know’
5
Q
What themes are in ‘She Walks in Beauty?’ (4 themes)
A
Beauty
Light & Dark
Sense of Wonder
Lured by exotic
6
Q
What did Byron show an interest in?
A
Interested in the beauty of humans, (Men and Women)
7
Q
What happened to Byron?
A
Exiled to Italy after having an affair with his half sister
