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4.06 AVERAGE
4.06 AVERAGE
This is an absolute treasure of a poem!
I read it in order to see if I want to do research on it for a course in my PhD, and I’m almost completely sold on doing so. There is just so much to unpack in Rossetti’s words and so much symbolism that I feel like diving in and seeing where I come out.
Lizzie and Laura are like two sides of a coin and are tempted by the wicked goblin men to come and “eat their fruits.” One sister does and it’s up to the other sister to save her. It’s an insanely simple plot, but so complex in its undertaking that I could read this poem over and over and see something new each time.
I read it in order to see if I want to do research on it for a course in my PhD, and I’m almost completely sold on doing so. There is just so much to unpack in Rossetti’s words and so much symbolism that I feel like diving in and seeing where I come out.
Lizzie and Laura are like two sides of a coin and are tempted by the wicked goblin men to come and “eat their fruits.” One sister does and it’s up to the other sister to save her. It’s an insanely simple plot, but so complex in its undertaking that I could read this poem over and over and see something new each time.
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Finally got a chance to read this after near misses in high school!
dark
fast-paced
dark
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
emotional
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes