Spencer Sonnet 35

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What is the main theme of Spencer Sonnet 35?

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The conflict between desire and fulfillment.

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Which mythological character is referenced in Spencer Sonnet 35?

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Narcissus.

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What literary device is primarily used in the line "Whose eyes him starv’d: so plenty makes me poore"?

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Metaphor.

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What does the word "covetize" most closely mean in the context of the poem?

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Greed.

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What does the speaker find vain according to Spencer Sonnet 35?

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The world's glory.

Front

Define 'Sonnet'.

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A sonnet is a 14-line poem, typically written in iambic pentameter, with various rhyme schemes.

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What is the significance of Narcissus in literature?

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Narcissus symbolizes self-love and the dangers of excessive pride.

Front

Explain the concept of 'metaphor'.

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is the role of nature in Spencer Sonnet 35?

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Nature serves as a backdrop that contrasts the speaker's internal conflict and desires.

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What does 'vanity' refer to in the context of the poem?

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Vanity refers to excessive pride in one's appearance or achievements, often leading to a sense of emptiness.