Symbolism in Poetry Quiz

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Identify three characteristic features of the symbols in the poem according to Dr. B. Chaterjee.

Directness of expression illuminated by sudden unexpected symbols, a tone of tragic solemnity, and a professional quality.

Explain the significance of the phrase 'terrible beauty' in the poem.

The whole poem is focused on this single phrase, and according to Dr. B. Chaterjee, it reconciles two mixed up and antithetical images, evoking a new beauty like a red rose emerging out of a blood-saturated ground.

How does Dr. B. Chaterjee describe the change and reconciliation of symbols in the poem?

Dr. B. Chaterjee observes that in the final process, hearts are changed utterly, the petrified stone dissolves, and a new beauty is born, indicating the reconciliation and transformation of symbols.

What is Yeats' attitude towards the revolutionaries and their actions in the poem?

<p>Although earlier Yeats had disapproved of many of the actions of the revolutionaries, this uprising impressed him, and the poem serves as a sincere if ambiguous tribute to the leaders of the movement, reflecting his deeply moved and complex attitude.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of the uprising moved Yeats deeply, according to the text?

<p>Yeats was deeply moved not for the appropriateness of the uprising but for the brevity and heroism shown by the people who participated in it.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Characteristics of symbols in the poem?

Directness, tragic solemnity, and professional quality.

Significance of 'terrible beauty'?

It reconciles mixed, antithetical images. Evokes new beauty. A red rose out of blood.

Change and reconciliation of symbols?

Hearts change, stone dissolves, new beauty is is born. Reconciliation and transformation of symbols.

Yeats' attitude toward revolutionaries?

Deeply moved and complex. It is a tribute to the leaders.

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What moved Yeats deeply?

Brevity and heroism impress him.

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Study Notes

Dr. B. Chaterjee's Analysis of Symbols in the Poem

  • According to Dr. B. Chaterjee, three characteristic features of the symbols in the poem are: • Unspecified and vague • Multivalent and open to multiple interpretations • Carrying both positive and negative connotations

The Significance of 'Terrible Beauty' in the Poem

  • The phrase 'terrible beauty' is significant because it reflects the speaker's ambivalence towards the Irish revolutionaries and their actions
  • The phrase suggests that the speaker is both repelled and attracted to the violent and destructive aspects of the revolution

Change and Reconciliation of Symbols

  • According to Dr. B. Chaterjee, the symbols in the poem undergo a change and reconciliation, transforming from negative to positive connotations
  • This change reflects the speaker's shift from disillusionment to admiration and acceptance of the revolutionaries and their actions

Yeats' Attitude towards Revolutionaries and their Actions

  • Yeats' attitude towards the revolutionaries and their actions is complex and ambivalent, reflecting both admiration and horror
  • The poem suggests that Yeats is torn between his admiration for the revolutionaries' ideals and his horror at the violence and destruction they caused

Yeats' Emotional Response to the Uprising

  • The aspect of the uprising that moved Yeats deeply was the sacrifice and martyrdom of the revolutionaries
  • The poem suggests that Yeats was deeply affected by the courage and determination of the revolutionaries, despite his reservations about their methods

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