Pied Beauty (Leaving Cert English): Flashcards
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What theology exam did Hopkins sit in July 1877?
What theology exam did Hopkins sit in July 1877?
An oral examination in dogmatic theology.
Which sonnet by Hopkins celebrates nature's diversity?
Which sonnet by Hopkins celebrates nature's diversity?
'Pied Beauty' celebrates nature's diversity.
What type of sonnet is 'Pied Beauty'?
What type of sonnet is 'Pied Beauty'?
A curtal sonnet, 6 + 4 lines.
What does Hopkins associate with 'brute' beauty?
What does Hopkins associate with 'brute' beauty?
Nature's variety and contrasts.
What is the theme of 'Pied Beauty'?
What is the theme of 'Pied Beauty'?
Glory be to God for dappled things.
Which Jesuit motto echoes in 'Pied Beauty'?
Which Jesuit motto echoes in 'Pied Beauty'?
Ad majorem dei gloriam.
What does the term 'dapple' signify in the poem?
What does the term 'dapple' signify in the poem?
Contrast and variety in creation.
How does Hopkins describe the landscape he views?
How does Hopkins describe the landscape he views?
Like a patchwork quilt.
What contrasts does Hopkins highlight in the poem?
What contrasts does Hopkins highlight in the poem?
Swift, slow; sweet, sour; dazzle, dim.
What conclusion does Hopkins draw about earthly beauty?
What conclusion does Hopkins draw about earthly beauty?
It reflects the eternal beauty of God.