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Love Poems
Sonnet 43
Context
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She was a Victorian poet, and a Romantic poet
She wrote a collection of 44 poems (about her lover) and published them, under the cover that she was translating Portuguese poems, into English
She had to do this because women, at the time, were not expected to express feelings, they were simply expected to do as they were told, and abide by the rules of their fathers, or husbands.
Plot
The poet begins by questioning the amount of love that she has, for her husband
Then, she goes on to measure that quantity
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Next, she describes how their love is blessed by saints, and how God wanted them to be together
Finally, the poem ends with the poet describing how their love will not dies, along with them. On the contrary, it will become all the more stronger.
Key Quotes
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I love thee freely, as men strive for Right
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I love thee purely, with the breath,/ Smiles, tears of all my life
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Structure
The poem is structured as a traditional Petrarchan sonnet, which means that the first octave (eight lines)introduces the poet's main theme, and the last sestet (remaining six lines) then develops that theme.
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Sestet - shows that she loves him with the emotions of an entire lifetime, from childhood, through to (and past) death
She Walks in Beauty
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Context
It was written by Lord Bryron, who was notorious for his scandalous affairs.
He saw a very beautiful woman, at a party, while she was in a mourning dress (as she had just come from a funeral).
He was also a Romantic poet, which means that he only usually saw things as beautiful, if they had a natural beauty, which could imply that the woman herself has natural beauty
He could be viewed (by some) as a feminist because she not only describes the woman's physical beauty, but he also goes into great depth about her spiritual/inner beauty.
Plot
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Then, he moves on to describe her eyes, and other facial features
Next, he begins to wonder at the thoughts that she must have, though they are a complete mystery, to him
Finally, he describes the innocence and purity, that he assumes that she must have
Comparisons
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Quotes
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Valentine: "it will blind you with tears, like a lover" Beauty: "meet in her aspects and her eyes"
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Structure
It is structured in a regular 3 stanza structure, with 6 lines, in each stanza.
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This controlled structure and perfection could be a reflection of the woman's beauty, and just how perfect she is, not only physically, but spiritually
Cozy Apologia
Plot
She begins the poem by comparing her husband to various, everyday objects, in her office
She then uses a stereotypical cliché, to describe her husband as her knight in shining armour
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Next, she reflects upon the worthlessness of her past (almost childish) relationships
She then talks about both of them being "bunkered" up at home, due to the storm
Finally, she ends the poem by saying how content she is with the life they have built, together
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Context
In 1999, the east coast of the USA was hit by Hurricane Floyd. The heavy rainfall caused extreme flooding and devastation
The poet is reflecting how she can use this time (while being closeted at home) to reflect upon her and her husband's relationship.
It was written by Rita Dove, who was an African American woman, who married a white man. Due to this, she faced much prejudice, because this type of marriage was greatly frowned upon.
The storm weaves in and out of the poem, as it weaves in and out of her thoughts, because she is thinking of her husband (love) so much, that she hardly has time to spare for the raging storm. Signifies the strength of her love for him.
Comparisons
Quotes
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Sonnet 43: "I love thee purely, as they turn from Praise" Cozy: "fall short of the divine"
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Structure
The poem is based on a personal descriptions, and is simply written (using colloquial language), as if the poet is speaking her thoughts out loud
This idealistic tone can make the poem have a more casual and relatable tone, so that the reader can almost feel the contentment that the poet is feeling
This poem has a regular structure: 3 stanzas, exh 10 lines in leangth. This regularity could symbolize how their life together is very structured, but not monotonous, as it is still broken up
Valentine
Plot
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She gives her lover an onion, something that is not usually associated with images of love
Then, she shows how love can hurt, sometimes
She then shows her passion, in her love for her partner
Finally, she ends the poem by describing the dangers of love, not just the aspects that we usually think of
Key Quotes
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Its scent will cling to your fingers,/cling to your knife
Context
It was written by Carol Ann Duffy, who was a feminist and bisexual
Section 28 (a law that was in place in the UK) was imposed from 1988-2003, and banned the promotion of anything to do with homosexuality. This clause really helped to encourage playground homophobia, and made life very difficult for homosexual people
In her poem, Duffy is subtly going against this type of attitude, towards non-stereotypical views, of love
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Structure
The poem is written in free verse, which means that there is no clear rhythm or meter to it. This could signify the fact that Duffy goes against stereotypical images of love (by being bisexual), just how her poem does not comply with traditional love poem structures (e.g. a sonnet)