The Funeral (Edexcel A-Level English Literature): Flashcards
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Period 'The Funeral' was written
Period 'The Funeral' was written
Early 17th century
Type of poetry - 'The Funeral'
Type of poetry - 'The Funeral'
Metaphysical poetry
Stanzas & lines per stanza in 'The Funeral'
Stanzas & lines per stanza in 'The Funeral'
Three stanzas, eight lines each
Rhyme scheme of 'The Funeral'
Rhyme scheme of 'The Funeral'
ABABCDCD
Metre of 'The Funeral'
Metre of 'The Funeral'
Iambic tetrameter
Speaker in 'The Funeral'
Speaker in 'The Funeral'
Lover reflecting on his death
Physical token in poem
Physical token in poem
Bracelet/wreath made of hair
Hair bracelet represents (conceit)
Hair bracelet represents (conceit)
Spiritual ownership over body even in death
Speaker's term for hair wreath
Speaker's term for hair wreath
'Outward soul'
Speaker calls himself
Speaker calls himself
'Love's martyr'