When We Two Parted - Quotes + Context Flashcards
Finish the quotation and name the device used - “A _____ in mine ear”.
Knell - This is auditory imagery, providing connotations of a funeral bell and therefore death, perhaps symbolising the state of their relationship.
In what form is the poem written? How does this reflect the nature of the poem?
It is written in accentuate verse and in this case there are 2 stressed syllables which are separated by unstressed syllables. This could symbolise the two people in the relationship and the separation between them, metaphorically speaking.
What is the rhyme scheme of the poem? What does this imply about the relationship?
There is a consistent ABAB rhyme scheme, which could imply that the relationship is forced into secrecy and therefore isn’t real love.
Finish the quotation and explain its significance - “In ______ we met, in _______ I grieve”.
Secret, silence. This quotation alludes to the relationship being a fiat due to its secrecy. The change in pronoun from “we met” to “I grieve” implies that the relationship has broken down and he is left alone.
Finish the quotation and analyse it - “The ___ of the ________”.
Dew, morning. This could be seen as pathetic fallacy and indicates that the partner has moved on to the next relationship as mornings are seen to represent new beginnings snd the dew could represent Byron’s sadness, as Dee could be seen as tears.
Finish the quotation and analyse it - “Thy ____ are all broken, and _____ is thy fame”.
Vows, light. The use of imagery connoting marital vows and light or holiness shows how much the speaker saw in the relationship and perhaps how betrayed he feels by her as he genuinely felt connected to her.
Finish the quotation and analyse it - “Long, long shall I ___ thee, too _______ to tell.”
Rue, deeply. This repeated use of long emphasises the speakers hopelessness and distraught.
Finish the quotation and analyse it - “Long, long shall I ___ thee, too _______ to tell.”
Rue, deeply. This repeated use of long emphasises the speakers hopelessness and distraught.
Contextually, why would Lord Byron be considered a hypocrite for critiquing Lady Francis’ betrayal in their relationship?
Lord Byron himself had over 200 affairs.
Finish the quotation and explain what it connotes - “With ______ and _____”.
Silence, tears. This quotation refers back to line 2 and implies a cyclical nature in love, where emotions always reappear and love never grows, being a very pessimistic view on love.
Why did Byron feel “betrayed” by Lady Francis?
She had an affair with the Duke of Wellington who defeated Napoleon.
What was left out of the poem that was later found that revealed who Byron was talking about?
There was a final stanza which he didn’t publish due to his embarrassment where he addressed Lady Francis.
What was left out of the poem that was later found that revealed who Byron was talking about?
There was a final stanza which he didn’t publish due to his embarrassment where he addressed Lady Francis.
How is love presented in When We Two Parted?
The love is painful as it is about a breakup of a secret romance.
How is the relationship presented in When We Two Parted?
The relationship between the two is broken and the speaker is filled with regret. He still feels regret.
