THE DECLINE OF THE VICTORIAN ERA

I have five question that I need assistance with.

1. What did Thomas Hardy’s poems reflect?

2. What is the tone do “The land of Biscay” by A.E. Housman end in, which is common to many of Housman’s poems?

3. What is the rhyme scheme in the excerpt from the poem The Voice by Thomas Hardy?

4. In the poem Athlete Dying Young, the phrase “sill of shade” refers to_______. The narrator of this poem is _____.

5. What is the overall tone of this poem Hap by Thomas Hardy?

 

1. Thomas Hardy’s poems reflect themes of pessimism, loss, and the harsh realities of life. His works often explore the struggles and hardships faced by individuals in rural settings, and they often convey a sense of despair and the inevitable decline of traditional values and beliefs.

2. The tone of “The land of Biscay” by A.E. Housman, which is common to many of his poems, is one of melancholy and longing. Housman’s poems often convey a sense of nostalgia and a yearning for the past or unattainable desires.

3. The rhyme scheme in the excerpt from the poem “The Voice” by Thomas Hardy can vary depending on the specific excerpt being referred to. However, generally, Hardy often employed an ABAB rhyme scheme in his poetry, meaning that the first and third lines of a stanza would rhyme, as would the second and fourth lines.

4. In the poem “Athlete Dying Young,” the phrase “sill of shade” refers to the threshold or boundary between life and death. It symbolizes the transition from the light and vibrancy of life to the darkness and stillness of death. The narrator of this poem is not explicitly identified.

5. The overall tone of the poem “Hap” by Thomas Hardy is one of resignation and acceptance. The poem explores the theme of fate or destiny and questions whether life’s outcomes are determined by chance or a higher power. The tone reflects a sense of fatalism, suggesting that humans have little control over their own lives and must accept the whims of fate.