The Flea Flashcards
1
Q
What is a conceit
A
Metaphor that compares two very unlike things in a surprising and clever way- often extended metaphors that dominate entire passage/poem
2
Q
Context
A
- fleas popular subject for sexual humor during reinaissance
- believed that during sex blood of two participants mixed together
- ability to freely roam ladies’ flesh made them envy of john donne’s poetic narrator
3
Q
Typicality in metaphysical poetry
A
Themes of love, religion, pleasure. Explores carpe diem mentality.
