Sonnet 43 - Quotations Flashcards
“how do i ____ ___?”
“how do i love thee?”
“how do i love thee?” what does this show
addresses the object of her love as “thee” - direct and personal. However, the lack of gender and name makes the poem seem universal
“how do i love thee?” which line is this from
first
“ends of _____ and ___ ______”
“Ends of Being and ideal Grace”
“Ends of Being and ideal Grace” what does this show
capitals suggest the words are being used in a spiritual sense. The idea to understand the existence of God - resonated with 19th century readers when society was more religious
“Ends of Being and ideal Grace” what line is this from
fourth
“most ___ need, by sun and ______”
“most quiet need, by sun and candlelight”
“most quiet need, by sun and candlelight” what does this show
different side to her love - it’s a calm, constant part of her daily life
“most quiet need, by sun and candlelight” which line is this from
sixth
“I ___ thee _____”
“I love thee freely”
“I love thee freely” what does this show
it is repeated at the beginning of multiple lines (Anaphora) which show the strength of her feelings
“I love thee freely” what line(s) is this from
seventh, eighth and ninth
“with my _______ faith”
“with my childhood’s faith”
“with my childhood’s faith” what does this show
she loves him with the passion that religion gave her as a child. Could suggest her lover has replaced her faith - she idolises him
“with my childhood’s faith” which line is this from
tenth
