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1
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What are the main context points for Romantic poems?

A

Emotions over reason and logic.
Power of individuals.
Class conflict / divide.

2
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What poems from the collection are Romantic?

A

London and Ozymandias.

3
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What are the main context points for Victorian poetry?

A
Male and female relationships.
Gender inequality.
Patriarchal society.
Duty, loyalty, patriotism and sacrifice.
Class divide/class conflict.
4
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What poems from the collection are Victorian?

A

My Last Duchess and Charge of the Light Brigade.

5
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What are the main context points for modern poetry?

A

Internal conflict.
Struggle for identity.
Displacement.

6
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What poems from the collection are modern?

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Exposure, Storm on the Island, Bayonet Charge, Remains, Poppies, War Photographer, Tissue, The Emigree, Checking Out Me History and Kamikaze.