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What does the speaker's heart do in response to seeing the beloved's face at the window?
What does the speaker's heart do in response to seeing the beloved's face at the window?
- Leaps with joy
- Beats rhythmically
- Flutters and perishes (correct)
- Stops beating
How does the speaker refer to the beloved's innocent eyes?
How does the speaker refer to the beloved's innocent eyes?
- O Circe with innocent eyes (correct)
- O siren with innocent eyes
- O nymph with innocent eyes
- O enchantress with innocent eyes
What does the speaker plan to do to the beloved?
What does the speaker plan to do to the beloved?
- Snare her body alive and teach her the torture and sweetness of love (correct)
- Pluck her forth like a fluttering bird from her nest
- Make her lie on Love’s strong knees, in his white warm breast
- All of the above
- None of the above
What is the speaker's reaction to the beloved looking out on the trampling city?
What is the speaker's reaction to the beloved looking out on the trampling city?
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According to the speaker, what are the consequences of looking at the sunlight?
According to the speaker, what are the consequences of looking at the sunlight?
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What does the speaker plan to do when he has caught the beloved?
What does the speaker plan to do when he has caught the beloved?
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Study Notes
Heart's Response to Beloved
- The speaker's heart races or reacts intensely upon seeing the beloved's face at the window, indicating a deep emotional connection.
Beloved's Innocent Eyes
- The beloved's eyes are referred to as "innocent," suggesting purity and a sense of vulnerability that captivates the speaker.
Plans for the Beloved
- The speaker intends to capture or possess the beloved, which indicates a longing for closeness and intimacy.
Reaction to Beloved and the City
- The speaker observes the beloved gazing out at the chaotic city, suggesting a contrast between her innocence and the harshness of urban life.
Consequences of Sunlight
- The speaker implies that looking at sunlight brings about changes or realizations, possibly alluding to enlightenment or the bittersweet nature of awareness.
Plans After Capturing the Beloved
- Upon securing the beloved, the speaker likely envisions cherishing or protecting her, implying a desire for a nurturing and devoted relationship.
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