3 Questions
What has found out the bed of crimson joy?
The invisible worm
Who or what is described as 'sick' in the text?
The rose
What does the invisible worm's dark secret love do?
Destroys life
Study Notes
The Poem's Imagery
- The bed of crimson joy is found out, suggesting a discovery of passion and pleasure.
- Something or someone is described as 'sick', implying a sense of illness or corruption.
- The invisible worm's dark secret love has a destructive effect, as it eats away at the heart of the rose.
Test your knowledge of William Blake's famous poem 'The Sick Rose' with this quiz. See how well you remember the haunting imagery and themes within this classic piece of poetry.
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