When We 2 Parted

• What poem by Lord Byron is discussed in the video?

  When We Two Parted
• What themes are explored in the poem "When We Two Parted"?

  Love and relationships
• Who provided access to the annotated poem discussed in the video?

  The Physics and Math Tutor
• What does the poem reflect on?

  A past relationship that has ended
• What does the use of death-like connotations in the poem signify?

  The relationship is dead and over
• What does the term "sibilance" refer to in the poem?

  Repetition of 's' sounds
• What does the phrase "pale grew thy cheek" imply?

  The speaker is mourning the relationship
• What does the term "synesthesia" mean in the context of the poem?

  Combining different senses in description
• What years did Lord Byron live?

  1788 to 1824
• How is Lord Byron described in the context of his personal life?

  As a notorious womanizer
• What does the cyclical narrative in the poem suggest?

  No progression or resolution in sadness
• What is the rhyme scheme of "When We Two Parted"?

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

  It creates a conversational tone
• What does the semantic field of death emphasize in the poem?

  The speaker's suffering and mourning
• How does Byron's use of tactile imagery affect the reader's understanding?

  It compares the lover to a dead body
• What does the auditory image of "a nell in mine ear" suggest?

  Connotations of a funeral bell
• What is a key difference between "When We Two Parted" and "Winter Swans"?

  One couple does not reunite
• How is the speaker's sadness expressed in "Neutral Tones" compared to "When We Two Parted"?

  Through negative descriptions of surroundings
• What are the key annotations in "When We Two Parted"?

  • Use of sibilance and alliteration
  • Death-like connotations
  • Semantic field of death
  • Tactile and auditory imagery
• What are the main points of comparison between "When We Two Parted" and other poems?

  • Explores relationship difficulties
  • Morbid references to death
  • Differences in resolution and emotional expression
• What is the significance of Lord Byron's context in understanding the poem?

  • Notorious romantic poet
  • Involved in public scandals
  • First celebrity with a complex personal life
• How does the structure of "When We Two Parted" contribute to its themes?

  • Cyclical narrative shows ongoing sadness
  • Sensual verse reflects traditional relationship
  • Irregular line lengths create authenticity
• What are the effects of language, structure, and form in the poem?

  • Creates a tone of despair
  • Emphasizes the speaker's internal conflict
  • Reflects the dead state of the relationship