Sunday 4 February 2018

Shakespearean sonnets

What is a sonnet?
It is a Fourteen lines poem.In English, a sonnet has 3 quatrains followed by a couplet and ten syllables per line. (iambic pentameter). It usually expresses a single, complete thought, idea or sentiment. Examples include P.B. Shelley's "Ozymandias" and John Keats' "When I Have Fears"
Write the Rhyme scheme of a Shakespearean sonnets? The rhyme scheme of Shakespearean sonnets is abab cdcd efef gg.

Explain the rhyme scheme in a sonnet.
The Petrarchan or Italian sonnet has the rhyme scheme ABBAABBA CDECDE. The Shakespearean sonnet has the rhyme scheme ABAB CDCD EFEF GG. The Spenserian sonnet is a variation of the English sonnet with the rhyme scheme ABAB BCBC CDCD EE.

What is a Shakespearean Sonnet?
A Shakespearean Sonnet is a poem expressive of though, emotion or idea. It has three quatrains and a terminal couplet in iambic pentameter with the rhyme scheme abab cdcd efef gg. It is also call Elizabeth Sonnet or English Sonnet.

Describe the comparison of Shakespeare's summer to his beloved ?
In Europe summer is attractive and beautiful due to the greenery and flowers but for Shakespeare ,his beloved is more attractive and appealing than summer’s day.
Why is Spenser called 'The Poets' Poet'?
Spenser was first called "The Poets' Poet" by the English essayist Charles Lamb because his poetic faculty was unique, his greatness was immediately recognized, he coached many poets, and a host of poets followed him.
What are Spenser's intentions in writing 'The Faerie Queen'?
Spenser's aim in writing "The Faerie Queene" was to a create a great national literature for England, equal to the classic epic poems of Homer and Virgil. it is dedicated to Elizabeth I, who is shown in the poem as the Faerie Queene .
Who is Una?
She is Redcross's future wife, and the other major protagonist . She is good, and beautiful.she symbolizes Truth, which Redcross must find in order to be a true Christian.
Why does Redcross Knight abandon Una?
Because he believes the deception of the Archimago, which pretends to show that Una is not chaste.
Which of the moral virtues does Redcross Knight represent?
The Redcross Knight represents holiness. He is bearing the symbol of Jesus Christ upon his shield.
What role does Archimago play in 'The Faerie Queen'?
Archimago is a sorcerer. His name means "Arch-Image". he is engaged in deceitful magics.
What is 'the house of Morpheus'?
Mopheus is the god of sleeps and dreams. It lives in a mystical cave that seems far removed from reality. This cave is called "the house of Morpheus".
How many Sonnets did Shakespeare write?
Shakespeare wrote 154 sonnets which were collected together and published posthumously in 1609 by Thomas Thorpe.
Describe the important themes of Shakespeare's sonnets?
Romantic love,real beauty vs. cliched beauty, the responsibilities of being beautiful, the ravages of time, selfishness and greed,and financial bondage are the major themes of Shakespeare's sonnets.
Who is Shakespeare's Dark Lady?
Twenty-four of Shakespeare's sonnets are addressed to a mysterious woman called Dark Lady. It could be Lucy Morgan, a brothel owner and former maid to Queen Elizabeth.

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