The Flea Flashcards
1
Q
Time period
A
17th century
2
Q
What is the form?
A
Metaphysical poetry
Conceits
3
Q
Useful context about Dunne
A
Religious man- Catholic at time of writing although later renounced this and became Anglican
4
Q
What methods are used?
A
Lustful narrator Semi-colons Rhyming couplets A semantic field of death Waste and death imagery Manipulative and persuasive tone
5
Q
What is the message of the poem?
A
Their blood is mingled so having sex is the same- not a sin as they have already exchanged bodily fluids. They are effectively married so its okay.
6
Q
Themes
A
Lust/sex/seduction
