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When was 'The Schoolboy' first published?
When was 'The Schoolboy' first published?
The second half of Blake’s masterpiece, Songs of Experience.
What does 'The Schoolboy' focus on?
What does 'The Schoolboy' focus on?
The problems inherent in formal learning.
What does the boy in the poem prefer over going to school?
What does the boy in the poem prefer over going to school?
Being educated by the natural world.
How does the boy feel about going to school in the summer morning?
How does the boy feel about going to school in the summer morning?
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What does the boy question regarding the bird and himself?
What does the boy question regarding the bird and himself?
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Study Notes
About "The Schoolboy"
- "The Schoolboy" is a poem, but its publication date is not specified.
The Poem's Focus
- The poem focuses on a boy's reluctance to go to school.
The Boy's Preference
- The boy prefers to stay outdoors and explore nature rather than attending school.
The Boy's Feelings
- The boy hates going to school on a summer morning.
The Boy's Question
- The boy wonders why the bird can be free and happy while he is stuck in a classroom, restricted and unhappy.
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Description
Test your knowledge of William Blake's poem "The Schoolboy" with this quiz. Explore the themes, context, and poetic devices used in this piece from Songs of Experience.
