The Relic (Edexcel A-Level English Literature): Flashcards
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Period 'The Relic' was written
Period 'The Relic' was written
Early 17th century
No. of stanzas in 'The Relic'
No. of stanzas in 'The Relic'
Three stanzas, 11 lines each
Rhyme scheme of 'The Relic'
Rhyme scheme of 'The Relic'
AABB CDDC EEE pattern
Type of speaker in 'The Relic'
Type of speaker in 'The Relic'
Contemplative lover
Central conceit of 'The Relic'
Central conceit of 'The Relic'
Speaker's remains compared to relics
'Bracelet of bright hair' symbolises
'Bracelet of bright hair' symbolises
Love token enduring beyond death
Meaning of 'mis-devotion'
Meaning of 'mis-devotion'
Misguided religious practices/devotion
Theme: Love's power in poem
Theme: Love's power in poem
Miraculous force transcending death
Guardian angels comparison shows
Guardian angels comparison shows
Spiritual love transcending physical/sex differences
Mary Magdalen allusion purpose
Mary Magdalen allusion purpose
Critique misguided religious devotion