The Pulley by George Herbert (Edexcel A-Level English Literature): Flashcards
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Period 'The Pulley' was written
Period 'The Pulley' was written
Early 17th century
Herbert's profession
Herbert's profession
Clergyman in Church of England
Number & type of stanzas in 'The Pulley'
Number & type of stanzas in 'The Pulley'
Four five-line stanzas (quintains)
Rhyme scheme of 'The Pulley'
Rhyme scheme of 'The Pulley'
ABABA
Metre types in 'The Pulley'
Metre types in 'The Pulley'
Iambic trimeter & iambic pentameter
Central conceit in 'The Pulley'
Central conceit in 'The Pulley'
Human restlessness as pulley drawing people to God
Metaphor for God's blessings
Metaphor for God's blessings
Liquid in a glass
Blessing God withheld from humanity
Blessing God withheld from humanity
Rest
Why God withheld rest
Why God withheld rest
Humans would adore gifts instead of Him
State humanity kept with blessings
State humanity kept with blessings
Repining restlessness