Question 2: “I find no peace” One of the most brilliant sonnet writers of the sixteenth century, Thomas Wyatt, wrote a myriad of sonnets, including the iconic “I find no peace.” (Wyatt 650) However, before the piece can truly be broken down into its finest literary components, Wyatt’s background should be taken into careful consideration. In particular, it is vital to note Wyatt’s supposed tryst with Anne Boleyn. As a result of this perceived affair, “in 1536 he was imprisoned in the Tower of London with several others accused of having committed adultery with the queen.” (The Norton Anthology 647) The aforementioned tower experience is evident in “I find no peace” by his mention of “prison” and therefore a reader can ascertain that the
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A fine example of a Petrarchan sonnet, “I find no peace” boasts fourteen lines comprised an an octet, followed by a sestet. The piece also included a neatly arranged rhyme scheme of ABBAABBACDECDE. As for meter, this area of “I find no peace” is less organized, because it does not strictly adhere to iambic pentameter. To conclude, Wyatt’s “I find no peace” is a poetic masterpiece, and an admirable example of a Petrarchan sonnet. While the rhyme scheme and other literary facets make the piece structurally brilliant, the reflection of emotion in the poem render it superb. Specifically, after understanding Wyatt’s time in the tower, the exact nature of his conflicted relationship and mind are revealed in the poem. Consequently, with each passing oxymoron “I find no peace” grows richer by the line, making it a truly dynamic work.
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Written in epic proportions, “The Rape of the Lock” mirrors the idea that Arabella Fermor was overreacting to a minor haircut. For example, Pope pens “Say what strange motive, Goddess! Could compel / A well-bred lord to assault a gentle bell?” (Pope 2687). By labeling the trimming of the hair as an “assault”, Pope is “drawing a war between the sexes” which effectively indicates how trivial the entire ordeal is (The Norton Anthology 2686). While Pope’s piece may read as archaic with its mentions of lords and flowering lofty language, it bears a resemblance to contemporary examples of exaggeration in the entertainment industry. Specifically, a multitude of media programs, especially reality television, amplify stories and portray modern maidens to be just as overdramatic as Arabella
A fine example of a Petrarchan sonnet, “I find no peace” boasts fourteen lines comprised an an octet, followed by a sestet. The piece also included a neatly arranged rhyme scheme of ABBAABBACDECDE. As for meter, this area of “I find no peace” is less organized, because it does not strictly adhere to iambic pentameter. To conclude, Wyatt’s “I find no peace” is a poetic masterpiece, and an admirable example of a Petrarchan sonnet. While the rhyme scheme and other literary facets make the piece structurally brilliant, the reflection of emotion in the poem render it superb. Specifically, after understanding Wyatt’s time in the tower, the exact nature of his conflicted relationship and mind are revealed in the poem. Consequently, with each passing oxymoron “I find no peace” grows richer by the line, making it a truly dynamic work.
Question 5: Pope and Swift’s …show more content…
Written in epic proportions, “The Rape of the Lock” mirrors the idea that Arabella Fermor was overreacting to a minor haircut. For example, Pope pens “Say what strange motive, Goddess! Could compel / A well-bred lord to assault a gentle bell?” (Pope 2687). By labeling the trimming of the hair as an “assault”, Pope is “drawing a war between the sexes” which effectively indicates how trivial the entire ordeal is (The Norton Anthology 2686). While Pope’s piece may read as archaic with its mentions of lords and flowering lofty language, it bears a resemblance to contemporary examples of exaggeration in the entertainment industry. Specifically, a multitude of media programs, especially reality television, amplify stories and portray modern maidens to be just as overdramatic as Arabella