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In Adonais, Shelley portrayed himself as the narrator, the 'frail Form' among the shepherds, and as the 'Fond wretch' sent to Rome. This portrayal indicates his:
Shelley's reference to Southey as the 'nameless worm' in Adonais suggests his view of Southey as:
The reference to 'Heaven's light' in stanza 52 of Adonais is brought by Shelley in a __________ sense rather than a Christian one.
In Adonais, Shelley's portrayal of immortality through a poet's unconscious life suggests that:
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The nautical ending of Adonais, alluding to 'the destroying and preserving breath' celebrated in 'Ode to the West Wind', is seen as a prophecy of Shelley's own drowning, emphasizing his belief in:
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Study Notes
Shelley's Portrayal in Adonais
- Shelley portrays himself as the narrator, a 'frail Form' among the shepherds, and as the 'Fond wretch' sent to Rome in Adonais.
Shelley's View of Southey
- Shelley views Southey as a 'nameless worm' in Adonais, indicating his negative perception of Southey.
Heaven's Light in Adonais
- The reference to 'Heaven's light' in stanza 52 of Adonais is used by Shelley in a Platonic sense rather than a Christian one.
Immortality through Unconscious Life
- Shelley's portrayal of immortality through a poet's unconscious life in Adonais suggests that the poet's spirit continues to live on through their work after death.
Nautical Ending and Shelley's Belief
- The nautical ending of Adonais, alluding to 'the destroying and preserving breath' celebrated in 'Ode to the West Wind', is seen as a prophecy of Shelley's own drowning, emphasizing his belief in the cyclical nature of life and death.
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Explore the themes and symbolism in Shelley's poetry, particularly in relation to his work 'Adonais'. Analyze how Shelley perceived himself as a poet and his views on immortality and religion.
