Setting in Isabella or the Pot of Basil
setting
Italy- Florence
centre of medieval European trade and finance and one of the wealthiest cities of that era
known for its art (paintings, stories etc)
factories vs nature
contrasts peaceful nature
industrial revolution ruining the nature- exploited by the Bourgeoisie
competition for wealth stops possibilities of love blossoming
heightened setting/tragedy
"blossoms that unfold"
sexual connotations but also their love was never given the chance to grow or flourish
"roses just domain"
roses never last forever= inevitable death
stimulate and nurture love to the tragic end
"forest"
romantic poetry used nature
where Lorenzo and Isabella fell in love but alos where Lorenzo is brutally murdered
"there in that forest did his great love cease"
place where animals are hunted
Lorenzo is the "hare"- proletariat being exploited by bourgeoisie
Keats' cynical views on love
"forest quiet for the slaughter"- juxtaposes the calm and idyllic forest for Isabella and Lorenzo
"forest dim"- for Isabella and Lorenzo this is good for the secrecy of their relationship but for the brothers this is perfect for them to carry out the murder without being caught
represents Keats' and his relationship with Fanny Brawne as he was too poor to marry her
the brothers and the murder represent how the bourgeoisie destroy love and the beauty of nature for their own selfish gains and greed ( money)
Link to DOAS
"each richer by being a murderer"
illegitimate means - motif of violence
Willy is surrounded by many people and buildings but is still alone like how Lorenzo dies in his sanctuary for his love alone surrounded by nature and the animals