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Ballad of reading goal - Coggle Diagram
Ballad of reading goal
Overview:
Oscar Wilde's most successful poem, written just before his death in 1900.
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Begins with the story of Charles Thomas Wooldridge, who murdered his wife, leading to his execution.
summary
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Second Section:
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Wooldridge is executed bravely, contrasting with other prisoners' fear.
Beginning
Introduces Charles Thomas Wooldridge, condemned for murdering his wife.
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themes
Reflects Wilde's experiences in Reading Gaol and his belief in the inevitability of destroying what one loves.
Loss, imprisonment, emotional turbulance
Structure and Form:
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Rhyme scheme: ABCBDB, contributing to consistency.
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Literary Devices:
Repetition: Emphasizes the theme, such as "For each man kills the thing he loves."
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