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Analysis of 'Break, Break, Break' by Alfred Lord Tennyson

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Analysis of 'Break, Break, Break' by Alfred Lord Tennyson

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What does the speaker express a desire for in the poem?

The return of a day that is now gone

The touch of a vanished hand and the sound of a voice that is still (correct)

Playing with a sister like the fisherman's boy

The ability to sing in a boat on the bay like the sailor lad

What is the main contrast depicted in the poem?

The cold gray stones of the sea and the foot of thy crags

The tender grace of a day that is dead and the joy of playing with a sister (correct)

The laughter of the fisherman's boy and the silence of the sailor lad

The stately ships and the fisherman's boat on the bay

What is the significance of the repeated use of the word 'break' in the poem?

It symbolizes the breaking waves against the rocks

It reflects the breaking of a spell that once held the speaker captive

It represents the breaking of a promise made to the sea

It signifies the breaking of the speaker's heart over lost love (correct)

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Poem Analysis

The speaker expresses a desire for something in the poem, but the specific object or outcome is not specified.
The main contrast depicted in the poem is not explicitly stated, but it likely refers to the juxtaposition of two opposing ideas, emotions, or states.
The repeated use of the word 'break' in the poem is significant, as it may suggest a sense of fragmentation, disruption, or liberation, depending on the context in which it is used.

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Explore the themes and emotions expressed in Alfred Lord Tennyson's poem 'Break, Break, Break'. Analyze the significance of nature, loss, and longing depicted in the verses.