Wednesday, November 9, 2016

"Porphyria's Lover" Questions

1. Identify the speaker, the silent listener and the critical moment in the speaker's life.

2.  What imagery establishes the setting at the outset of the poem?  What mood does it create?  How is pathetic fallacy created with this imagery?

3.  How is Porphyria portrayed at the beginning of the poem?  She is active, he is passive. Explain.  Use specific quotes!

4.  After he strangles her, he is in control and the active/passive dynamic changes.  Explain the reversal of situation.  Use specific quotes!

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