Love III by George Herbert (Edexcel A-Level English Literature): Quizzes
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In which century was 'Love III' by George Herbert written?
In which century was 'Love III' by George Herbert written?
17th century
What is the rhyme scheme of 'Love III'?
What is the rhyme scheme of 'Love III'?
ABABCC
How many stanzas does 'Love III' contain?
How many stanzas does 'Love III' contain?
Three sestets
What is the central conceit in 'Love III'?
What is the central conceit in 'Love III'?
God as an innkeeper
What does 'dust' symbolise in the poem?
What does 'dust' symbolise in the poem?
Human mortality and imperfection
What does 'quick-eyed' suggest about Love (God)?
What does 'quick-eyed' suggest about Love (God)?
God's omniscience and readiness
What is the main theme explored in 'Love III'?
What is the main theme explored in 'Love III'?
God's unconditional love and forgiveness
Who does 'who bore the blame?' refer to?
Who does 'who bore the blame?' refer to?
Christ bearing blame for sins
What metre does 'Love III' alternate between?
What metre does 'Love III' alternate between?
Iambic pentameter and trimeter
What does the final line 'So I did sit and eat' signify?
What does the final line 'So I did sit and eat' signify?
Acceptance and reconciliation with God