Context of All Poems Flashcards
When was ‘The Manhunt’ written?
2008
What is ‘The Manhunt’ about?
Written for a Documentary about Military service people returning back to civilian life but still have the long lasting effects of the violence they saw.
Here it talks bout the physical scars and the psychological ones that he sustained.
To who was ‘The Manhunt’ dedicated to / what is the poems other name.
What is this persons relation to the poem?
‘Laura’s Poem’
It was the soldiers wife and through out the poem she is the speaker to show how it affects both wife and soldier.
In what war did the Solider in ‘The Manhunt’ fight in?
The Bosnian War 1990’s
When was ‘Sonnet 43’ published?
1850
About who did E.B.B write ‘Sonnet 43’ about?
Her future husband: Robert Browning
As part of which series was ‘Sonnet 43’ part of?
’ Sonnets from the Portuguese’
Why did E.B.B give ‘Sonnet 43’ given no name as part of a supposedly translated series
Her father was very strict and in that time it was not acceptable for woman to be a writer and was rejected by society. This allowed her to write but pretend she was only translating
What themes are discussed in Sonnet 43?
Love
Relationships
Faith / Worship
When was ‘London’ published?
1794
What were the opinions in ‘London’ held by William Blake?
He held very radical Political and Societal views compared to the times. He was greatly influenced by the fears of the French Revolution and the and the restrictive laws in place. He believed in racial and social equality. He also questioned the Church teachings
What type of Poet was William Blake of ‘London’
Romantic Poet
When was ‘The Soldier’ written
1914
What tone does ‘The Soldier’ have
Very patriotic and idealistic - slightly sentimental
What is discussed in ‘The Soldier’?
England is portrayed as something a very nurturing paradise.
Represents the sorrow but pride of the men who died in the war
When was ‘She Walks in Beauty’ written?
1814
What was Lord Byron (She Walks in Beauty) know for?
Lavish lifestyle with scandalous affairs
To who was ‘She Walks in Beauty’ written about
Lord Byron’s deceased cousins wife admiring her natural beauty.
What is ‘She Walks in Beauty’ about?
Lord Byron suggests that her appearance reflects her personality.
She is a very good person
Tone of ‘She Walks in Beauty’
Contemplative and respectful
What type of Poet was Lord Byron (She Walks in Beauty)?
Romantic Poet - he rejected industrialisation
When was ‘Living Space’ written and part of which collection?
1997
Postcards from God
What does the poem ‘Living Space’ talk about?
Celebrates existence of those living in slums and the miracles they undergo. There are pictures of poverty but also hope and life.
Tone of ‘ Living Space’ by Imtiaz Dharker
Hope
Fragility of Life
Boldness
Faith
