Shelley's Poetry and Adonais Analysis
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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:

  • Desire for power and control
  • Humility and contentment
  • Confidence and arrogance
  • Sense of vulnerability and victimization (correct)
  • Shelley's reference to Southey as the 'nameless worm' in Adonais suggests his view of Southey as:

  • An influential figure
  • A respected mentor
  • Insignificant and unworthy (correct)
  • A powerful adversary
  • The reference to 'Heaven's light' in stanza 52 of Adonais is brought by Shelley in a __________ sense rather than a Christian one.

  • Judaic
  • Buddhist
  • Hinduistic
  • Platonic (correct)
  • In Adonais, Shelley's portrayal of immortality through a poet's unconscious life suggests that:

    <p>Poetry has the power to transcend death</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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:

    <p>The power of nature</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    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.

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