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    The poem is divided into two octaves or stanzas of eight lines each. These can be further divided into quatrains (four-line stanzas) based on their rhyme scheme (each set of four lines follows an ABCB pattern). When I Am Dead, My Dearest Summary

    The poem is divided into two octaves or stanzas of eight lines each. These can be further divided into quatrains (four-line stanzas) based on their rhyme scheme (each set of four lines follows an ABCB pattern). When I Am Dead, My Dearest Summary

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    Christina Rossetti's poem "When I am Dead, my Dearest" examines the themes of acceptance, impermanence, and the temporary nature of relationships. The speaker draws a comparison between their time spent together and nature, expressing her desire for her loved one to have happy memories of her afterRead more

    Christina Rossetti’s poem “When I am Dead, my Dearest” examines the themes of acceptance, impermanence, and the temporary nature of relationships. The speaker draws a comparison between their time spent together and nature, expressing her desire for her loved one to have happy memories of her after she is gone. The poem highlights the impermanence of life and relationships, emphasizing the changing seasons and the beauty of life. The speaker also understands that life is a temporary moment and that life will go on as usual even after the speaker has died. The poem expresses acceptance and a wish for the loved one to continue living their life, cherishing memories, and accepting the changes that happen with time. When I Am Dead, My Dearest Summary

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  1. Anaphora- Anaphora is a device in which a phrase or word is repeated at the start of successive phrases, sentences, or clauses. Example- And may you happy live, And long us bless; To My Mother Summary

    1. Anaphora- Anaphora is a device in which a phrase or word is repeated at the start of successive phrases, sentences, or clauses. Example- And may you happy live, And long us bless;

    To My Mother Summary

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  1. It points out the struggle of life in terms of a journey we must all make. The journey can never be free of worry or responsibility although we will have oasises to refresh us when things become too much to bear. The beauty of the poem is we are never alone in our struggles and as we look around weRead more

    It points out the struggle of life in terms of a journey we must all make.
    The journey can never be free of worry or responsibility although we will have oasises
    to refresh us when things become too much to bear.
    The beauty of the poem is we are never alone in our struggles and as we look around we see others making their way through life overcoming similar circumstances .
    In the end we will find rest , and interestingly it could be a religious entry into heaven or just a peaceful cessation of life’s struggles.

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