when we two parted

Question 1

In silence and tears

Answer 1

Shows it was a secret relationship that no one knew about. Tears = painful

Question 2

Half-broken hearted

Answer 2

Only one of them were in love (him)

Question 3

A knell in mine ear;

Answer 3

Relates to death through ‘knell’. Suggests that the breakup felt like death to him. Everytime he hears her name he feels like this.

Question 4

In silence I grieve

Answer 4

Repetition of the word ‘silence’ to highlight the secrecy. ‘Grieve’ relates to death again and the pain he feels.