Victorian Poetry Quiz
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What broke into a mist with bells?

  • Myrtle in the path
  • The church-spires
  • The old walls (correct)
  • The house-roofs

    • Who is described as being on the house-tops now?

  • A rope cutter
  • A misdeed doer
  • A crowd and cries
  • A palsied few at the windows (correct)

    • What is happening to the person's wrists?

  • They are being hugged affectionately
  • They are being washed by rain
  • They are being cut by a rope (correct)
  • They are being decorated with myrtle

    • Who is described as dropping down dead in triumphs?

    <p>The person entering</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the person think is happening to their forehead?

    <p>It bleeds from flung stones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who do people say has the best sight at the Shambles' Gate?

    <p>The scaffold's foot</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    The Poem's Setting and Imagery

    • The poem is set on a specific day, exactly one year after a significant event.
    • The atmosphere is festive, with roses and myrtle, but also chaotic, with house-roofs heaving and church-spires flaming.

    The Speaker's Experience

    • The speaker is reflecting on the past year, and their actions have led to their current situation.
    • They had asked for the sun, but instead, they gave it to their friends to keep.
    • The speaker claims to have done everything possible, but now they are reaping what they have sown.

    The Current State of Affairs

    • The crowd has dispersed, and only a few people remain at the windows.
    • The best view is at the Shambles' Gate, or at the foot of the scaffold, implying a sense of execution or punishment.

    The Speaker's Punishment

    • The speaker is walking in the rain, and their wrists are bound by a rope.
    • They are being stoned by people for their past mistakes.
    • The speaker's forehead is bleeding, suggesting physical harm.

    Conclusion and Reflection

    • The speaker is acknowledging their mistakes and the consequences of their actions.
    • The poem raises questions about accountability and redemption, with the speaker suggesting that they are safer now, implying a sense of acceptance or resignation.

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    Test your knowledge of Victorian poetry with this quiz based on a poem reflecting on a past event. Explore themes of love, memory, and regret in this literary quiz.

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