A Poison Tree Flashcards
(5 cards)
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A Poison Tree:
Context?
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1794
William Blake
Was a painter & engraver too (visual imagery)
Fascinated by revolution & rebellion
No formal schooling (home schooled by his mother from the bible)
Romanticism
The story of Adam and Eve (from the book of genesis)
Demonstrates influence of Christian teaching over literature in 18th century
Time of great social change (Industrial revolution, Americans declared independence, & French Revolution)
Debates about morality, God, & science (first encyclopaedia published)
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A Poison Tree:
Subject?
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3
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A Poison Tree:
Form?
Structure?
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4
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A Poison Tree:
Tone?
Rhyme & rhythm?
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5
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A Poison Tree:
Key quotes?
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