In Memoriam Canto 7

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"In Memoriam"
Canto VII - Dark House

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In the opening lines of “In Memoriam,” Tennyson expresses deep grief over the death of a loved one. Before we dive into the poem, take a moment to think about a time you experienced a loss, whether it was the passing of someone or the end of something meaningful in your life. How did that experience shape the way you see life and death?

Context

What was In Memoriam about?

Written after the death of Tennyson's close friend, Arthur Hallam. This collection of poems is about grief and the transition from grief to hope.

First Read

Look for specific word choice (diction) that sets the tone.

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If you had to label what the tone of the piece was, how would you label it?

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Now that you've identified that tone, what words are utilized in the piece to establish it?

One more time

This read-through, I want you to look for symbolism of light vs dark, and what do you think they symbolize?

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​https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/45332/in-memoriam-a-h-h-obiit-mdcccxxxiii-7

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What do you think the dark at the start of the poem and the light towards the end symbolize?

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Look at the structure and word choice of lines 4 to 5. What do you think is symbolic of those lines?

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FINAL QUESTION

In the poem, the speaker seeks hope after despair. What do you think Tennyson is suggesting about the relationship between grief and healing?