themes
What is the explicit theme of this poem?
the phenomenon of unrequited love.
Why is one effect an imagery brings out?
Imagery allows the reader to clearly see, touch, taste, smell, and hear what is happening—and in some cases even empathize with the poet or their subject.
How many stanzas does the poem contain
2
When was this poem written?
This poem was written during The Romantic period
What does atheism mean?
a belief in the nonexistence of god
What is the implicit theme of this poem?
the intimate nature of love.
What's the connotation of "sweet" in the poem?
Experiences tender affection
What is the rhyme scheme of the poem?
ABABCDC
What was Percy Bysshe Shelley’s literary movement mostly based on?
Percy Bysshe Shelley’s literary movement was based largely on romanticism
Did he receive much attention during the time period he wrote his poems? Give a reason for your answer.
No because of his political and social thinking/ no because of atheism
what devices does the poet use to explain the theme in the poem?
using figurative language and natural imagery.
Why is the line "mountains kiss high heaven" so powerful? What devices/writing techniques used?
The use of pathetic fallacy and imagery. It gives out an image of mountains kissing heaven or how natural or simple it would be for them to be together.
What meter does Love's philosophy use?
trochaic metre
What were the main ideas of the romantic period? Name at least two
The main ideas of the romantic period were romanticism, nature, Imagination
What was love’s philosophy known for? Give two answers
Natural imagery (imagery associated with nature) /presenting the relationship as something innocent, simple and inevitable./ Youthful passion/ passion for true love
give an example of a line that shows the theme of this poem.
(all answers would be valid as long as it makes sense and contains evidence) example: the sunlight and moonlight described as "clasping" and "kissing" the earth and sea can be seen as representing the union between things of nature and things of heaven (the light of the sun and moon).
"If thou not kiss me?". What is special about this line?
Kiss repeated throughout the poem and is a symbol for the poets desire for her.
How many lines does the poem have?
sixteen lines
What is romanticism?
Romanticism was an artistic, literary, musical, and intellectual movement that lasted from around 1798-1837.
Why did the author choose to write the poem in first person perspective?
adds to the intimacy of the strong feelings from the author
how is nature presented in this poem?
eg. rivers flowing into the ocean, the mixing of the winds in the sky
Each stanza begins with a fact and ends with an rhetorical question. Explain this.
The contrast in the line from highlights the philosophical content of the poem. And also to emphasize his point.
Why does the poem contain a trochaic metre?
the lines contains a stressed syllable which is followed by an unstressed syllable.
where did writers find inspiration during the romantic period?
many writers finding inspiration from the French Revolution.
why was Percy Bysshe Shelley expelled from Oxford?
he contributed to a pamphlet about Atheism