The Darkling Thrush Flashcards
1
Q
What era was The Darkling Thrush written in?
A
Victorian era
2
Q
Who was Hardy influenced by?
A
The Romantic poets, much of his work concerns the natural world and the way it can provide hope
3
Q
What was Hardy known for?
A
His neologisms (making up new words), we see several examples in the poem
4
Q
What did Hardy see as having a negative impact on society?
A
The industrial revolution, he believed people were losing touch with nature and god and they become too fixated on work
5
Q
What type of poem is it?
A
Pastoral poem as it focuses on the beauty of nature
6
Q
What so the rhyme scheme?
A
Alternating ABAB
7
Q
What is the rhythm?
A
Alternating tetrameter and trimeter which reflectsthe birds singing
8
Q
How is freedom presented?
A
Through the enjambment after the volta
