Sonnet 29

Question 1

What are the quotes for Sonnet 29

Answer 1

physically =>”my thoughts twine and bud”- metaphor on how her thoughts and feelings are growing

“twine” imagery - how is love is growing

Spiritual => “my thoughts twine and bud” “as wild vines” - religious imagery - to comparing Robert browning as being God like

Question 2

What is the structure of sonnet 29? what does this mean?

Answer 2

Sonnet form =>first 8 lines (octave- the problem)

“out broad leaves” => using this to present the theme of intensity of love and her overwhelming thoughts.

-last 6 lines (voulta -sharpen turned)

“Rather, instantly. Renew thy presence” => breaks the rules of the sonnet form - reflecting how her love for browning is not always going to be perfect.

Question 3

What are themes of sonnet 29?

Answer 3

Physically Love

Spiritual Love

Question 4

Context

Answer 4

Victorian women => being seen as week as “tree” shows male’s being strong and independent

“vine” is the woman and is dependent on the man - the “tree”