Symbolism/Allusions
The “bed of roses” symbolizes what?
Pleasure, romance, love
What is the rhyme scheme?
AABB
What is the theme?
Passionate and innocent love
What are Poises?
A type of flower
Is Marlowe rumored to be Queer?
Yes! He is a queer queen!
What do the Shepards represent?
Care/biblical allusion
What does the rhyme scheme represent?
A calm and beautiful setting where Marlowe can confess his love.
How does the rhyme scheme contribute to the theme?
The rhymes present Marlowe’s promises as graceful, effortless, and compelling.
What is a Myrtle?
Shrub/plant
What were Marlowe’s religious beliefs?
He was an atheist
What do flocks represent?
Innocence, purity
What does “Rocks” rhyme with in the poem?
Flocks
How does the setting contribute to the theme?
The pastoral aspects bring out the gentleness and simple aspect of love.
What are Madrigals?
Songs
What was his love life like?
He was never married or had any kids and was rumored to have relations with men.
What does ”A gown made of the finest wool” ? (don’t over think it)
Luxury, self sufficiency
What does “fields” rhyme with in the poem?
Yields
How do the symbols/allusions contribute to the theme?
The allusions brings out an essence of innocent love without sin and the symbols emphasize passionate love.
What is a kirtle?
A Medieval garment worn by men and women.
Why do people believe that he is secretly Shakespeare?
He died mysteriously at 29
What do the Ivy buds represent?
Eternity and immortality
What is the technical term of a stanza with four lines as seen in the poem?
Quatrain
Why did Marlowe emphasize the theme of passionate and innocent love?
What is a swain?
A young lover
Why do WE think this theory isn’t true?
Shakespeare has a severe receding hairline and looks like Johnny Depp while our queen Marlowe doesn’t #individuality.