Spring – Hopkins’ Poetry Notes
Summary - Written during a tough period in Hopkin’s life, living in Liverpool. - Inspired by the death of a blacksmith parishioner whom he cared for. - This poem marks the change between hi...
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Summary - Written during a tough period in Hopkin’s life, living in Liverpool. - Inspired by the death of a blacksmith parishioner whom he cared for. - This poem marks the change between hi...
Summary - This sonnet celebrates the greatness of God. - Hopkin marvels at God’s magnificence. - He does not understand why people ignore God. - He laments the damage that we are doing t...
There are three sections to the comparative study: Cultural Context, Theme/Issue and Literary Genre.Cultural Context This is the setting and society of the text. You are expected to discuss...
Brave, Noble Soldier - “Till he unseam’d him from his nave to his chaps” - “Bellona’s bridegroom” - “Noble macbeth” - “Valour’s minion”Ambitious, but not ruthless - “I have no spur to pric...
Summary - The poem describes a falcon the poet has observed. The poem describes how majestic the falcon is. He compares it to Jesus, in beauty, strength, bravery and action. He sees Chr...