`♟. @When we two parted - Lord Byron

• What is the title of the poem discussed in the video?

  When We Two Parted
• Who is the author of the poem "When We Two Parted"?

  Lord Byron
• What are the main themes explored in "When We Two Parted"?

  • Love and loss
  • Mourning a past relationship
  • The impact of infidelity
• How many poems are included in the annotated resource mentioned in the video?

  14 poems
• What does the phrase "half-broken-hearted" imply in the poem?

  It suggests lingering emotional pain from the relationship
• What literary device is used in the phrase "the dew of the morning sank chill on my brow"?

  Imagery
• What does the speaker mean by "thy vows are all broken"?

  It indicates that promises made in the relationship have been violated
• What is the significance of the word "nell" in the poem?

  It refers to a bell, often associated with announcing death
• How does the poem reflect the theme of death?

  Through the use of death-like connotations and imagery
• What are the key annotations discussed in the video regarding the poem's language?

  • Use of sibilance and alliteration to create discomfort
  • Death-like connotations to signify the end of the relationship
  • Synesthesia to combine senses and enhance emotional impact
• What years did Lord Byron live?

  1788 to 1824
• Why is Lord Byron considered a notable figure in literature?

  He was a notorious romantic poet involved in public scandals
• What does the cyclical narrative in the poem suggest about the speaker's emotions?


  It indicates that the speaker's sadness is repetitive and ongoing
• What is the rhyme scheme of "When We Two Parted"?


  A B A B C D C D
• How does the use of irregular line lengths affect the poem's tone?

  It creates a conversational tone and reflects the speaker's ongoing thoughts
• What does the semantic field of death emphasize in the poem?


  It highlights the speaker's suffering and mourning
• What are the similarities and differences between "When We Two Parted" and "Winter Swans"?

  Similarities:

  • Both explore difficulties in relationships
  • Lack of communication is a theme

  
  

  Differences:

  • "When We Two Parted" depicts a dead relationship
  • "Winter Swans" ends with a reunion
• How does the speaker's reflection in "When We Two Parted" differ from that in "Neutral Tones"?

  The speaker's reflection is more internalized in "When We Two Parted"
• What is the effect of sibilance in the poem?

  It creates an uncomfortable sound for the listener
• What does the speaker's use of tactile imagery imply about their feelings?


  It compares the former lover to a dead body, indicating loss
• How does the poem's structure contribute to its overall meaning?

  The structure reflects the ongoing nature of the speaker's sadness
• What is the significance of the phrase "silence and tears" in the poem?

  It conveys the deep emotional pain and unresolved feelings
• What does the speaker wish to know if they meet their former lover again?

  How they should greet them