Sonnet 43 Flashcards
1
Q
“Most quiet need”
A
Fundamental- like oxygen-he is vital to her
2
Q
Plosives “p”
A
Breathless sound-excitement
3
Q
“Sun” and “candlelight”
A
Light imagery-hope
4
Q
Grace,praise,faith,saint,god
A
Lexical field of religion-pure and divine love-she worships it
5
Q
‘My soul can reach’
A
As far as possible - love has no limit
6
Q
“If god choose”
A
In gods hands
7
Q
“Love thee better after death”
A
Love beyond life- endless with no restrictions “freely”
8
Q
“How do I love thee”
A
Repetitive throughout poem- emphasises passion
9
Q
Use of caesura
A
Rush of emotion and thoughts- pause to emphasise details
