Poetry Analysis and Themes

These flashcards cover key concepts, themes, and imagery from various poems discussed in the lecture, including works by William Blake, Coleridge, Keats, and Wordsworth.

What question does the speaker ask the lamb in William Blake's poem 'The Lamb'?

The speaker asks, 'Little Lamb who made thee?'

In 'The Tyger', what does the speaker question about the creator of the tiger?

The speaker questions what immortal hand or eye could frame thy fearful symmetry.

What imagery is used to describe the pleasure dome in Coleridge's 'Kubla Khan'?

The pleasure dome is described as stately and surrounded by gardens and forests.

In 'Kubla Khan', what does the 'deep romantic chasm' represent?

It represents a wild and enchanting place that is both beautiful and ominous.

What effect does the poet seek to achieve by drinking from the 'warm South' in 'Ode to a Nightingale'?

The poet seeks to escape the sorrows of the world and achieve a sense of timeless bliss.

What theme is expressed through the imagery of nature in Wordsworth's 'I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud'?

The theme of the healing power of nature and its ability to bring joy and inspiration.

What is the primary message of 'The Tables Turned' by Wordsworth?

The message is to value nature and its lessons over traditional book learning.

What does the phrase 'We murder to dissect' suggest in the context of Wordsworth's poem?

It suggests that analyzing nature scientifically can destroy its beauty and essence.