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Understanding Emotions Through Poetry | Literary Analysis Discussion

Dive into the nuances of poetic expressions in "Could'st Thou But Know" to explore its impact on relationships. Interpret themes of longing, betrayal, and joy evoked in the verses.

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Understanding Emotions Through Poetry | Literary Analysis Discussion

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  1. Bellringer 1 Fill in the blank with a word that correctly completes the idea. “Could'stthou know, oh, sweetheart mine, how, in sorrow, I pine, To fear a prey; torn by a love that I dare not betray; Soon, I _____, thou would'st appear, and my sad spirit cheer;”

  2. Bellringer 2 Fill in the blank with a word that correctly completes the idea. “Happiness divine, thy loving voice I hear; Ending every brooding doubt, dispelling every fear; Oh, what joy is mine, bliss beyond compare; I no more _____, all the world is fair;”

  3. “It’s a ‘Could’st Thou?’ Thursday!” November 8, 2012 Mr. Houghteling AP LITERATURE AND COMPOSITION

  4. Bellringer 1 Fill in the blank with a word that correctly completes the idea. “Could'stthou know, oh, sweetheart mine, how, in sorrow, I pine, To fear a prey; torn by a love that I dare not betray; Soon, I trow, thou would'st appear, and my sad spirit cheer;”

  5. Bellringer 2 Fill in the blank with a word that correctly completes the idea. “Happiness divine, thy loving voice I hear; Ending every brooding doubt, dispelling every fear; Oh, what joy is mine, bliss beyond compare; I no more repine, all the world is fair;”

  6. Look up stuff you don’t know!

  7. Definitions and Interpretation • trow: to believe, think, or suppose • repine: to fret or complain / to feel discontent or dejection / to long for something • Knowing the allusion as we do know, how does “Could’st Thou But Know” change or deepen our understanding of Edna and Robert’s relationship? • Please explain your answer.

  8. AGENDA • “Couldst Thou But Know” • Section XV—Robert’s going where? • Homework

  9. What do we have to read? • Section XV—Robert’s going where? • What are your questions?

  10. HOMEWORK • Thursday—Section XVI, pp 45-49. • Friday—Section XVII, pp 49-53. • Saturday—Sections XVIII-XIX, pp 53-58. • Sunday—Section XX, pp 58-61. • Monday—Section XXI, pp 61-64. • Tuesday—Sections XXII-XIV, pp 64-73. • TOTAL = pages 45-73. • Be ready and prepared for an assessment on Wednesday.

  11. Review and Preview • Section XV - page 40: Why is Robert going to Mexico? How does Mrs. Pontellier learn of this and react to it? Describe their goodbye. • Section XVI: Describe the relationship between Mrs. Pontellier and Mademoiselle Reisz. How does Mrs. Pontellier feel when Robert is gone? Why does Mrs. Pontellier suddenly turn on Mme. Reisz? (p. 49)

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