The Sunne Rising (Leaving Cert English): Flashcards
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What time period was this poem written in?
What time period was this poem written in?
During Donne's time at Lincoln's Inn, early in his career.
What fairytale element starts the poem?
What fairytale element starts the poem?
Catching a 'falling star' creates a magical feeling.
What unsettling phrase appears in the second line?
What unsettling phrase appears in the second line?
'Get with child' introduces a dark, unromantic image.
What does the mandrake represent in literature's context?
What does the mandrake represent in literature's context?
It represents folklore, fertility, and hidden desires.
How does Donne play with the reader's perceptions?
How does Donne play with the reader's perceptions?
He alternates romantic images with disturbing ones.
What is significant about the repeated word 'strange'?
What is significant about the repeated word 'strange'?
It emphasizes unsettling imagery in the second stanza.
What shift occurs in the final stanza's tone?
What shift occurs in the final stanza's tone?
It becomes more controlled and vulnerable.
How does Donne view women's fidelity in his poems?
How does Donne view women's fidelity in his poems?
He suggests women's loyalty is often temporary.
What literary device highlights devotion in Petrarchan poetry?
What literary device highlights devotion in Petrarchan poetry?
Hyperbole emphasizes exaggerated devotion to a beloved.
What is Donne's approach to love in his poem?
What is Donne's approach to love in his poem?
He critiques romantic ideals using wit and irony.