Sonnet 29 Flashcards
What are the quotes for Sonnet 29
physically =>”my thoughts twine and bud”- metaphor on how her thoughts and feelings are growing
“twine” imagery - how is love is growing
Spiritual => “my thoughts twine and bud” “as wild vines” - religious imagery - to comparing Robert browning as being God like
What is the structure of sonnet 29? what does this mean?
Sonnet form =>first 8 lines (octave- the problem)
“out broad leaves” => using this to present the theme of intensity of love and her overwhelming thoughts.
-last 6 lines (voulta -sharpen turned)
“Rather, instantly. Renew thy presence” => breaks the rules of the sonnet form - reflecting how her love for browning is not always going to be perfect.
What are themes of sonnet 29?
Physically Love
Spiritual Love
Context
Victorian women => being seen as week as “tree” shows male’s being strong and independent
“vine” is the woman and is dependent on the man - the “tree”
