To Autumn by Jhon Keats Flashcards
Who wrote To Autumn
Jhon Keats
what Rhyme scheme does this poem have
ABAB
What does this rhyme scheme reflect
The rhyme scheme is not used all the way through this piece
this reflects the variety of nature structure changes
then the rhyme scheme continuous showing the season going on
what person is this poem written in
2nd person
what are the key themes of in this poem
death and loss
nature
passing of time and change
what type of Poet is Jhon Keats
a romantic poet
what are some of Keats views
against urbanisation
belief that the urbanisation ruins the country side
What does the title suggest
To Autumn is written as an ode
written in praise.
influences the passion this poem has
the persona directly address autumn
summary of the poem
The poem begins by describing the plentiful nature of the start of autumn. There is an abundance of produce.
then moves on to describe the work that people do during the harvest and the final stanza reflects on the passage of time as autumn fades and winter approaches
Structure of the poem
first stanza- morning (sleepy mood )
second stanza -afternoon (mid autumn)
final stanza - evening( winter is approaching, autumn is coming to an end)
what two techniques does Keats use
sensory language
personification
moods
awe and sorrow
when was this poem published
1820
what was happening to the poet at the time he wrote this
he was dying, his health was deteriorating
he contracted tuberculosis
how many odes did he publish
six
