Thou hast made me (Leaving Cert English): Flashcards
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How did Donne's religious exploration influence his work?
How did Donne's religious exploration influence his work?
It fueled his quest for certainty and personal philosophy.
What characterizes Donne's religious struggle according to Walton?
What characterizes Donne's religious struggle according to Walton?
It was the central force of his life and artistic expression.
Which spiritual exercises influenced Donne's approach?
Which spiritual exercises influenced Donne's approach?
The exercises of Ignatius Loyola, emphasizing personal faith.
What does 'Thou hast made me, and shall thy work decay?' signify?
What does 'Thou hast made me, and shall thy work decay?' signify?
It reflects Donne's anguish and quest for divine certainty.
How does Donne describe his meeting with death?
How does Donne describe his meeting with death?
As an inevitable and intimate encounter, like lovers.
What urgency surrounds Donne's request to 'Repair me now'?
What urgency surrounds Donne's request to 'Repair me now'?
It marks the end of intellectual tricks in his faith journey.
What does Donne cling to in his despair?
What does Donne cling to in his despair?
A frail rope symbolizing his desperate inner vision.
How does Donne view his physical state in his later life?
How does Donne view his physical state in his later life?
As deteriorating, dragging him down towards hell.
What is Donne's ultimate escape from his struggles?
What is Donne's ultimate escape from his struggles?
His total faith in God and belief in divine empowerment.
How does Coleridge describe Donne’s poetry?
How does Coleridge describe Donne’s poetry?
Full of fantastic thoughts presented in pure, genuine English.