Love and relationship analysis

• What is the form of Sonnet 29?

  A 14-line poem focusing on love
• What psychological theory is mentioned in relation to Sonnet 29?

  Freud's theory of the id
• What does Freud's id control according to the video?

  Desires and instincts
• How does the speaker in Sonnet 29 feel about their love?

  They feel like a slave to their desires
• What analogy is used in Sonnet 29 to describe the speaker's thoughts?

  Wild vines around a tree
• What does the quote "I do not think of thee" signify in Sonnet 29?

  The shift from thought to action
• How is nature used in Sonnet 29?

  As an analogy for love's uncontrollability
• What is the form of the poem Neutral Tones?

  An epic poem
• What event does Neutral Tones describe?

  The separation of two lovers
• What does the phrase "the sun was white as though chidden by God" imply?

  Nature reflects the sadness of the relationship
• What does the quote "the smile on your mouth was the deadest thing" suggest?

  Love has become forced and lifeless
• What warning does the quote "love deceives" convey in Neutral Tones?

  Love can lead to disappointment and pain
• What is the form of The Farmer's Bride?

  A dramatic monologue
• What societal issue does The Farmer's Bride highlight?

  The dangers of patriarchy
• How does the farmer's perspective on marriage reflect patriarchal values?

  He objectifies his wife as a choice
• What does the absence of love in The Farmer's Bride suggest about their relationship?

  It becomes hierarchical and unequal
• What does the farmer's action of hunting down his bride symbolize?

  The oppressive nature of patriarchal control
• How does the poem structure of The Farmer's Bride differ from the previous poems?

  It features a single speaker throughout
• What is the primary theme of The Farmer's Bride?

  The impact of patriarchy on relationships
• What does the phrase "three summers since" imply in The Farmer's Bride?

  Time has passed since their marriage
• How does the farmer's choice of bride reflect societal norms?

  It shows objectification based on appearance
• What do men choose wives based on in a patriarchal society?

  Her looks
• What happens to relationships when love is removed?

  They become hierarchical with power dynamics
• How does the poem depict the relationship between the farmer and his bride?

  As a boss-worker dynamic
• What does the wife's running away symbolize in the poem?

  Her desire for freedom from oppression
• How is the wife treated when she is found after running away?

  She is brought back home forcefully
• What does the phrase "I turned the key upon her fast like an animal" imply?

  He treats her like a prisoner, not a wife
• What does the quote "a lone poor maid is but a stare betw twix us" foreshadow?

  The downfall of their relationship
• How does the poem illustrate the importance of love in relationships?

  It shows that love is essential for connection
• What is the main theme of the poem "Walking Away"?

  The separation between a father and son
• What personal experience influenced the poem "Walking Away"?

  The poet's regret over sending his son to boarding school
• What does the simile "like a satellite wrenched from his orbit" signify?

  The sudden and painful separation from his son
• How does the poem depict the father's feelings about the separation?

  He feels regret and sorrow
• What does the term "eding" refer to in the context of the poem?

  A constant back and forth in the relationship
• What does the father's statement "Love is proved in the letting go" imply?

  He believes love requires sacrifice
• How does the poem "Before You Were Mine" challenge the concept of love?

  It suggests love shouldn't be all-consuming
• What does the phrase "the thought of me doesn't occur in the ballroom" suggest?

  The mother's life was free before motherhood
• What does the phrase "the decade ahead of my loud possessive yell was the best one" indicate?

  The mother was happier before having children
• What does the juxtaposition of "Glamorous love lasts" imply about love?

  Love needs external validation to survive
• How does the poem suggest the importance of self-love?

  It emphasizes the need for personal identity