Love III by George Herbert (Edexcel A-Level English Literature): Flashcards
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Century 'Love III' was written
Century 'Love III' was written
17th century
Author of 'Love III'
Author of 'Love III'
George Herbert
Poetic movement Herbert belonged to
Poetic movement Herbert belonged to
Metaphysical poets
Structure of 'Love III' (stanzas)
Structure of 'Love III' (stanzas)
Three six-line stanzas (sestets)
Rhyme scheme in 'Love III'
Rhyme scheme in 'Love III'
ABABCC
Central conceit in 'Love III'
Central conceit in 'Love III'
God compared to an innkeeper
What 'dust' symbolises in poem
What 'dust' symbolises in poem
Human mortality and imperfection
What 'quick-eyed' suggests about God
What 'quick-eyed' suggests about God
God's omniscience and readiness
Biblical event alluded to in poem
Biblical event alluded to in poem
Last Supper
Who bore blame for speaker's sins
Who bore blame for speaker's sins
Christ