THEME
What are some of the themes in the poem Remember?
-death
-love
a trace of something that is disappearing
How many stanzas does this poem have?
4
What time period is the poem set in?
1849
What does the poet want her lover to do after she dies?
For him to remember her
What is "silent land" an euphemism for?
Death
What is the rhythm and meter of this poem?
iambic pentameter
What was that time period known for?
Mourning
Does the poet want her lover to remember the nice memories of her?
yes
What are some examples of imagery in the poem?
-silent land
-no more hold me by the hand
-darkness and corruption
What is the form of this poem?
sonnet
Why did the poet decide to write a pentratic sonnet?
poets liked to experiment with different poetic methods
Who's perspective is this poem written in?
The person who is going to die ( the poet)
What type of imagery is "no more hold me by the hand"?
tactile imagery
What is the rhyme scheme of this poem?
abbaabbacddece
romantic poems were often a reference to death and mourning during that time period
What is a quote associated with the theme of love?
“When you can no more hold me by the hand”
What word is repeated throughout the poem?
remember
What is the effect of enjambment in this poem?
it creates tension and a rise in emotions
Do you think the poet wrote this poem because of her demand for love?
yes