The Knights Tomb

Question 1

A03 context

Answer 1

Little is known

Thought to have been written during Coleridges stay with Wordsworths 1802

The subject of the poem - Sir Arthur O’Kellyn is a fictional character

Oak trees represent endurance as then can live up to 100 years old, while birch trees symbolise rebirth as their bark makes them appear like younger trees

The poem is highly irregular in its line lengths and rhythm

Question 2

Connotations of traditional knights tomb

Answer 2

Romance

Nobility

High status

Courage

Patriotism

Chivalry

Honour

Christianity

Youth

Heroic

Medieval

Question 3

A05 interpretation of the knights room

Can this be an allegory for human life

Answer 3

Honour and materialistic and status is worth nothing after you are dead - or to God!

Question 4

Theme: horror awe wonder

Answer 4

‘Where is the grave of Sir Arthur O’ Kellyn’

‘His soul is with the Saints I trust’

Question 5

Themes: religious imagery

Answer 5

‘His soul is with the saints I trust’

‘Young birch tree’ - natural burial ground NOT church - better honour - reflection of Orthadox Christianity