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What is the primary setting described in the poem 'Prothalamion'?
What is the primary setting described in the poem 'Prothalamion'?
Which literary device is predominantly used in the phrase 'Sweet breathing Zephyrus did softly play'?
Which literary device is predominantly used in the phrase 'Sweet breathing Zephyrus did softly play'?
What theme is suggested by the poet’s reflection on 'fruitless stay in prince's court'?
What theme is suggested by the poet’s reflection on 'fruitless stay in prince's court'?
What does the poet mean by 'crown their paramours' in the context of the poem?
What does the poet mean by 'crown their paramours' in the context of the poem?
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What mood does the first stanza of 'Prothalamion' convey?
What mood does the first stanza of 'Prothalamion' convey?
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Flashcards
Prothalamion
Prothalamion
A type of poetry that celebrates a wedding or marriage. It often uses elaborate language and imagery to express joy and celebration.
Zephyrus
Zephyrus
A gentle, west wind associated with springtime and calm weather.
Titan
Titan
The sun, often personified as a powerful being.
Sullen
Sullen
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Bridal day
Bridal day
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Study Notes
Prothalamion by Edmund Spenser
- Setting: Calm day, gentle breeze, hot sun, shore of the Thames River.
- Mood: Sullen care, discontent, fruitless stay, and disappointment at "idle hopes."
- Speaker's Action: Walks to ease pain along the Thames.
- Description of the Thames Setting: Rutty banks, river hems, painted with flowers and dainty gems.
- Imagery: "variable flowers" & "dainty gems" suggest beauty and decoration.
- Purpose of the Setting: Suggests a quiet and beautiful place for the speaker's contemplation.
- Themes: Love, beauty, nature, and the passage of time.
- Final Line: "Sweet Thames, run softly, till I end my song." This line is evocative and suggests a calm ending to the poem.
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Description
Dive into Edmund Spenser's 'Prothalamion' as we explore its serene Thames setting and the speaker's contemplative journey. The poem encapsulates themes of love, beauty, and the passage of time through vivid imagery and a melancholic mood. Ideal for those studying English literature or poetry analysis.
