Sonnet 43 CONTEXT Flashcards
(22 cards)
which poet wrote ‘Sonnet 43’
Elizabeth Barrett Browning
When was ‘Sonnet 43’ written?
1845
what is Sonnet 43 about
‘Sonnet 43’ is a personal love letter (ode) expressing her intense love for Robert Browning in which she compares him to God
how many sonnets did Browning write
‘Sonnet 43’ is the 43rd out of 44 sonnets written by Browning.
How does Browning structure her expression of love in ‘Sonnet 43’?
She begins in general terms in the octet and becomes more personal in the sestet
What is the rhyme scheme of ‘Sonnet 43’?
• it is written in an iambic pentameter (10 syllables per line - mimicking a heart beat)
• volta occurs between the 8th and 9th lines - rhyme scheme changes after it - ABBAABBA(volta)CDCECE
What is the mood and tone of ‘Sonnet 43’?
The mood is overwhelmingly loving and devotional.
What literary device does Browning use to emphasize her love?
Repetition of ‘I love thee’ establishes devotion and hints at an obsessive aspect of love.
What themes are present in ‘Sonnet 43’?
Themes include never-ending love for Robert and the comparison of him to God.
What imagery does Browning use in ‘Sonnet 43’?
She uses juxtaposition of ‘sun and candlelight’ to express her love.
What key message is conveyed in ‘Sonnet 43’?
Her love for Robert is all-encompassing and morally righteous.
How does Browning’s language reflect her devotion?
The repetition of ‘I love thee’ suggests her devotion and intensity for him.
How can ‘Sonnet 43’ be compared to another poem?
‘Sonnet 43’ can be compared to ‘Valentine’.
What is the title of the poem discussed?
Sonnet 43
In what year was Sonnet 43 published?
1850
Who is the poem addressed to?
Her future husband, Robert Browning
What type of poem is Sonnet 43?
Ode, love poem, sonnet
Were the sonnets meant for publication?
No, they were very personal love letters.
What themes does Sonnet 43 explore?
Deep and lasting love, unselfish love, and virtue.
what quote does Elizabeth Barrett Browning say to describes her faith
- ‘“the w___ v______ of an e_________.”’
She describes her faith as ‘the wild visions of an enthusiast.’
What literary device is used to describe her love?
Hyperbole, as her love is unconditional like her faith.
What are the key themes of Sonnet 43?
Love and relationships, faith and worship.
