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 does the speaker find vain in Spencer Sonnet 35?

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The world's glory.

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What does the word 'covetize' most closely mean in the context of Spencer Sonnet 35?

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Greed.

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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.

Front

Define 'metaphor' as used in poetry.

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

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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.

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Explain the concept of 'desire' in the context of Spencer Sonnet 35.

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Desire refers to the longing for something that may lead to conflict when it is unattainable.

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What role does nature play in Spencer Sonnet 35?

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Nature serves as a backdrop that contrasts human emotions and desires.

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Identify the tone of Spencer Sonnet 35.

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The tone is reflective and melancholic, exploring themes of longing and unfulfillment.