The Eve of St Agnes (Edexcel A-Level English Literature): Quizzes
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In which month and year was 'The Eve of St Agnes' written?
In which month and year was 'The Eve of St Agnes' written?
January 1819
How many Spenserian stanzas does 'The Eve of St Agnes' contain?
How many Spenserian stanzas does 'The Eve of St Agnes' contain?
42 stanzas
What is the rhyme scheme of each stanza in the poem?
What is the rhyme scheme of each stanza in the poem?
ABABBCBCC
How are Madeline's eyes described as she moves through the revelry?
How are Madeline's eyes described as she moves through the revelry?
Vague, regardless eyes
How is Porphyro's passion for Madeline described?
How is Porphyro's passion for Madeline described?
Heart on fire for Madeline
What does the Beadsman represent in the poem?
What does the Beadsman represent in the poem?
Religious self-denial & cold detachment
What is St. Agnes' Eve believed to bring to unmarried women?
What is St. Agnes' Eve believed to bring to unmarried women?
Visions of future husbands
What song does Porphyro play on Madeline's lute in Stanza 33?
What song does Porphyro play on Madeline's lute in Stanza 33?
La belle dame sans mercy
What does winter represent in the poem's symbolism?
What does winter represent in the poem's symbolism?
Reality and harsh truth
Which theme explores the overwhelming nature of romantic longing?
Which theme explores the overwhelming nature of romantic longing?
Love and Desire