Holy Sonnet V ('I Am a Little World Made Cunngingly') (Edexcel A-Level English Literature): Flashcards
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Composition period of Holy Sonnet V
Composition period of Holy Sonnet V
1609-1610
Type of poetry Donne is known for
Type of poetry Donne is known for
Metaphysical poetry
Poetic form of Holy Sonnet V
Poetic form of Holy Sonnet V
Petrarchan sonnet
Rhyme scheme of the octave
Rhyme scheme of the octave
ABBA ABBA
Metre of Holy Sonnet V
Metre of Holy Sonnet V
Iambic pentameter
Extended metaphor for speaker's soul
Extended metaphor for speaker's soul
A 'little world' or microcosm
Dual nature in the poem refers to
Dual nature in the poem refers to
Physical elements & angelic sprite (body & soul)
What 'black sin' does to both parts of speaker
What 'black sin' does to both parts of speaker
Betrays them to endless night/spiritual death
Fire symbolises at poem's end
Fire symbolises at poem's end
Spiritual renewal & purification
Paradox in 'eating heal' means
Paradox in 'eating heal' means
God's consuming fire purifies & heals the soul