"Thanatopsis" flashcard

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What does the speaker say that nature does for you when you are happy?

Back

Nature shows her beauty.

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When does the speaker suggest you should go outside and enjoy nature's beauty?

Back

When you worry about death.

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What advice does the poet seem to offer about how to live?

Back

Live with an acceptance, not fear, of death.

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Who does the speaker say you will lie with when you die?

Back

Kings and good people.

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What does the speaker mean by 'Couch more magnificent'?

Back

The whole earth.

Front

What is the main theme of 'Thanatopsis'?

Back

The acceptance of death as a natural part of life.

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How does nature help individuals cope with grief according to the poem?

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Nature provides solace and beauty, helping to ease the pain of loss.

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What literary devices are prominent in 'Thanatopsis'?

Back

Imagery, personification, and metaphor.

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What is the significance of the earth being described as a 'couch'?

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It symbolizes the idea that we return to nature after death.

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How does the speaker view death in 'Thanatopsis'?

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As a transition rather than an end.