She Walks In Beauty

Question 1

Lord Byron

Answer 1

1778-1824
Infamous character
‘Byronic’ hero based upon him - brooding, handsome, scandalous and exciting
Believed to be about Mrs Anne Beatrix Wilmot Horton, cousin by marriage in mourning

Question 2

Typicality

Answer 2

Typical female presentation
Regency era - mourning dress worn by women after death of close relative
Marie’s woman and not virginal beauty
Purity not connected to sexuality
Romantic era

Question 3

Structure

Answer 3

Beautiful yet dark comparatives
Contrasting light and dark
Portrayed as innocent, beautiful and good
Biased observer
Explores connection between external and internal aspects
Lyrical poem
Musical rhythm- frequently set to music
Regular ABABAB rhyme scheme - reflects woman’s perfection
Iambic tetrameter - used frequently in hymns

Question 4

Types of love

Answer 4

Fascination
Physical beauty
Objective praise
Admiration
Purity

Question 5

Gatsby

Answer 5

Daisy - beautiful
Jordan and Nick - no lust, merely appreciation
Daisy’s pure presentation