Sonnet 29' or 'I think of thee!' (1846) Elizabeth Barrett Browning (1806 - 1861)

In this lesson, we will explore how Barrett Browning has used language, form and structure to explore ideas about love in 'Sonnet 29' or 'I think of thee!'

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.True or false. The only meaning of 'enamoured' is 'To be greatly impressed by something. '

True False

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Q2.The extended metaphor of the "wild vines" and the "tree" is used to show what?

The speaker's respect for her partner. The lover's desire for the speaker. The speaker's belief that her thoughts about him will turn her made and wild. The speaker's thoughts and love for her husband.

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Q3.What themes do sonnets traditionally explore?

Friendship Desire Victory Love

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Q4.Complete the quotation: "And let these bands of greenery which __________ thee".

Surround Suffocate Insphere Encase

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Q5.The speaker exclaims that thoughts of her lover are not enough. What else does she want?

She needs to see him physically and be in his presence, so that she can breathe his "new air". She needs to be with him physically so that they can get married and live together forever. She tells him that he needs to give her new life, without it she will not be able to survive.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.True or false. The only meaning of 'enamoured' is 'To be greatly impressed by something. '

True False

1/5

Q2.The extended metaphor of the "wild vines" and the "tree" is used to show what?

2/5

Q3.What themes do sonnets traditionally explore?

Friendship Desire Victory Love

3/5

Q4.Complete the quotation: "And let these bands of greenery which __________ thee".

Surround Suffocate Insphere Encase

4/5

Q5.The speaker exclaims that thoughts of her lover are not enough. What else does she want?

5/5

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Sonnet 29, 'I think of thee!' by Elizabeth Barrett Browning: Language, Form and Structure

A review quiz to check your understanding of the key vocabulary, the language, the form, and the structure used in the poem Sonnet 29, 'I think of thee!', to explore ideas of identity.

Q1.Select the group of synonyms for the word 'fervour'.

Passion, friendship, respect. Passion, intensity, sincerity. Intensity, loneliness, famous. Intensity, respect, love.

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Q2.Which adjective can be used to describe the type of love presented in the poem?

Romantic Open-minded Adorable All-consuming

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Q3.Why might Barrett Browning have used the adjective "straggling"?

The adjective “straggling” tells the reader that she is madly in love with her partner. The adjective “straggling” represents the speaker's love. The adjective “straggling” illustrates how her thoughts about him have grown out of control. The adjective “straggling” highlights the pain and suffering caused by love.

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Q4.True or false. A volta typically comes at the end of the octave (the first 8 lines in the sonnet). However, the volta in the poem happens on Line 5.

True False

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Q5.Why might Barrett Browning have placed the volta at this stage in the poem?

To represent her overspilling love for her partner, she can no longer contain her thoughts. She placed the volta here by accident. To illustrate her sadness and suffering as it pours out from her uncontrollably.

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Sonnet 29, 'I think of thee!' by Elizabeth Barrett Browning: Language, Form and Structure

A review quiz to check your understanding of the key vocabulary, the language, the form, and the structure used in the poem Sonnet 29, 'I think of thee!', to explore ideas of identity.

Q1.Select the group of synonyms for the word 'fervour'.

Passion, friendship, respect. Passion, intensity, sincerity. Intensity, loneliness, famous. Intensity, respect, love.

1/5

Q2.Which adjective can be used to describe the type of love presented in the poem?

Romantic Open-minded Adorable All-consuming

2/5

Q3.Why might Barrett Browning have used the adjective "straggling"?

3/5

Q4.True or false. A volta typically comes at the end of the octave (the first 8 lines in the sonnet). However, the volta in the poem happens on Line 5.

True False

4/5

Q5.Why might Barrett Browning have placed the volta at this stage in the poem?

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Lesson summary: Sonnet 29' or 'I think of thee!' (1846) Elizabeth Barrett Browning (1806 - 1861)

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Sonnet 29' or 'I think of thee!' (1846) Elizabeth Barrett Browning (1806 - 1861)

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Sonnet 29, 'I think of thee!' by Elizabeth Barrett Browning: Language, Form and Structure

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