The Anniversarie (Leaving Cert English): Flashcards
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What common theme does 'The Sun Rising' explore in love?
What common theme does 'The Sun Rising' explore in love?
The timeless and unaffected quality of true love.
How does Donne show the passage of time in the poem?
How does Donne show the passage of time in the poem?
Through references to aging kings, beauties, and the sun.
What paradox does Donne introduce in the first stanza?
What paradox does Donne introduce in the first stanza?
'Running it never runs from us away' signifies love's endurance.
What disturbing image begins the second stanza?
What disturbing image begins the second stanza?
The image of two bodies lying in separate graves.
How does love transcend death in the poem?
How does love transcend death in the poem?
Love becomes part of the soul, escaping physical limits.
What does Donne suggest about love's access to Heaven?
What does Donne suggest about love's access to Heaven?
True shared love is the way to gain entry into Heaven.
What irony does Donne highlight about the lovers' love?
What irony does Donne highlight about the lovers' love?
Their love protects them but makes them vulnerable to each other.
How does the poem end compared to Petrarchan conventions?
How does the poem end compared to Petrarchan conventions?
It shifts from grave imagery to the light of Heaven.
What defines Donne's poems as lyrical poetry?
What defines Donne's poems as lyrical poetry?
The expression of personal feelings from a singular viewpoint.
How do interpretations differ about Donne's 'I' in the poems?
How do interpretations differ about Donne's 'I' in the poems?
Some see it as Donne; others view it as a fictional persona.