The Apparition by John Donne (Edexcel A-Level English Literature): Flashcards
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Period 'The Apparition' written
Period 'The Apparition' written
Late 16th or early 17th century
Poetry movement of 'The Apparition'
Poetry movement of 'The Apparition'
Metaphysical poetry movement
Form of 'The Apparition'
Form of 'The Apparition'
Single 17-line stanza
Rhyme scheme 'The Apparition'
Rhyme scheme 'The Apparition'
ABBABCDCDCEFFEGGG
Speaker identity in 'The Apparition'
Speaker identity in 'The Apparition'
Scorned lover
Beloved metaphor in poem
Beloved metaphor in poem
Murd'ress
'Vestal' allusion reference
'Vestal' allusion reference
Roman religious virgins
Key theme of rejection poetry
Key theme of rejection poetry
Rejection and revenge
'Aspen wretch' imagery
'Aspen wretch' imagery
Trembling like aspen tree
'Quicksilver sweat' meaning
'Quicksilver sweat' meaning
Cold sweat like mercury