Porphyria's lover Flashcards
1
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Metaphor - He was passionate about the relationship, she may not have been as passionate
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“My burning kiss”
2
Q
Adjective - Relaxes from public expectations around him, showing how close they are romantically
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“Smooth white shoulder bare”
3
Q
Metaphor - Sparks his lust for her and removes all of his doubts and his despondent mood.
A
“Shut the cold out”
4
Q
Noun - Believes he has done nothing wrong as God has not moved against him for murdering her. (Religious time period)
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“Yet God hasn’t said a word”
5
Q
Metaphor - She loves him but she is too weak to give up her status for him
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“Too weak for all her hearts endeavours”
6
Q
Context
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7
Q
Links to other poems
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When we two parted - Speaker madly in love with woman
Loves philosophy - Conveys great lust in the poem
