Symbols and themes
What are key aspects the fruit symbolizes
temptation/desire
What do the goblins try to sell
Who are the two main protagonists?
Laura and Lizzie
What type of poem is Goblin Market
a narrative poem
Temptation can have negative consequences
What is the two major themes of the poem
Temptation and redemption
Which sister gives in and eats the fruit?
Laura
Which sister resists the goblins from the beginning?
Lizzie
What device is used in the very first stanza of the poem, "come buy, come buy"
Why is Lizzie important to the story?
She helps save laura
The symbols Lizzie represents is ______, ______, or _______
Purity, sacrifice, or Christ-Like Figure
She becomes weak and addicted/starts wasting away
What role do the goblins play in the story?
They act as tempters who lure others into dangerous choices
Why does Rossetti use strong sensory imagery?
to make the fruit and temptation feel vivid and real.
How is Lizzie's behavior different than Laura's
Lizzie resists temptation while laura gives in
What is Laura's illness supposed to represent?
The Consequences of giving into temptation
What does Lizzie do at the market?
She refuses to eat and tries to buy fruit with money
Lizzie remains mentally firm and aware, while Laura becomes emotionally overwhelmed and consumed.
How does repetition affect the reader's experience in "Goblin Market"
It creates a hypnotic, persuasive tone that mirrors temptation
Why is Lizzie's decision to face the goblins important
it shows courage and willingness to sacrifice for someone else.
What is the deeper theme that is shown through Laura and Lizzie?
The power of sisterhood and selfless love
How is Laura ultimately saved?
Lizzie commands Laura to suck the fruit pulp from her skin as an antidote.
Why might Rossetti choose sisters instead of unrelated characters?
to emphasize trust, intimacy, and the strength of familial love in overcoming hardship.
How do multiple literary devices work together to reinforce the theme of temptation?
How does the poem suggest that redemption requires more than just regret?
Laura cannot fix her mistake alone- she needs Lizzie's action and sacrifice, showing redemption involves effort and support.