Love's philosphy

Question 1

What are the themes of neutral tones?

Answer 1

Romanticism

Question 2

What are the quotes?

Answer 2

“chidden” the 12th century word that was not used during the time the poem was written - could reflect that the writer’s thoughts are in the past (in relationship) and stuck - but can’t move on

Question 3

What is the structure of neutral tones? What does that mean?

Answer 3

The poem is cyclical - repetition of “pond” in the beginning and end - how the writer can not move on from the break up.

ABBA rhyme scheme in poem, throughout - suggest that there is no end to their issues and keeps going in circles.