poetry Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
‘It tore the elm…’ Porphyria’s lover
A
trees down for spite’
reflect the feelings and emotions of Porphyria’s Lover before Porphyria enters
Criticizes the societal expectations/ conventions of this era our character is so constrained by these conventions and rules that he decides the only way he can be with Porphyria is to murder her.
2
Q
When glided… - porphyria’s lover
A
in porphyria’ -
God-Like
juxtoposes to aggressive imagery, shows how much he loves her
angelic
3
Q
quote to show Porphyrias shame on her reputation?
A
‘Laid down her soiled gloves’
she is breaking the codes of society
4
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