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What time of the day is the poem set?
What time of the day is the poem set?
The poem is set during the evening.
Where is the speaker?
Where is the speaker?
The speaker is on a mountain.
What is the speaker looking at?
What is the speaker looking at?
The speaker is looking at the beautiful scenery of the mountains.
Where are the mountains?
Where are the mountains?
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Where is the sun?
Where is the sun?
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What aspect of nature is emphasized in the poem?
What aspect of nature is emphasized in the poem?
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What emotional response might the speaker experience?
What emotional response might the speaker experience?
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Does the poem suggest a sense of time? If so, how?
Does the poem suggest a sense of time? If so, how?
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How does the setting influence the mood of the poem?
How does the setting influence the mood of the poem?
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What role does the sun play in the imagery of the poem?
What role does the sun play in the imagery of the poem?
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Study Notes
Rawrion
- Link boys carried burning torches to light the way for people in dark alleys.
- A lamplighter's job required strength, energy, and agility to tend to lamps, bend down to keep them lit, and move them to the right length to light the lens.
Charles Lamb
- Charles Lamb was an English poet, essayist, and critic (1775-1834) who was a highly influential figure in the Romantic movement.
- His famous works include "Essays of Elia", "The Adventures of Ulysses", and "Tales from Shakespeare".
- He was editor of the London Magazine in 1820 and a prolific letter writer.
- His writing is characterized by wit, humor, and melancholy.
- Famous essays include "Dream Children: A Reverie", "The Old Benchers of the Inner Temple", and "The Superannuated Man".
- Lamb's work is still widely read and admired today, offering valuable insights into 19th-century England's social and intellectual life.
- He is considered a pioneer of personal essay writing and a master of prose.
The Author
- The author (1880-1936) was considered one of the greatest poets of the 20th century.
- He had a rich, grand, and descriptive style, often focusing on the lives of the civilian classes and showing sympathy for the poor.
Words to Know
- Coax: persuade
- Muzzle: nose and mouth of an animal
- Device: small hollow or lode
- Tererast: one who occupies land under a ladder
- Ferries: boats for taking passengers across rivers, especially on a regular service
Answers
- The poem is set during the evening, on a mountain, with the speaker looking at the beautiful scenery of the mountains and the sun on the horizon.
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Description
Learn about olden days lighting, terminology and professions. Discover the roles of link boys and lamplighters.
