* 2 sets of alliteration one harsh and another soft.
*These juxtaposing alliterations reflect the ideal mix of light and dark
"So soft, so calm yet eloquent"β¨
*claustrophobic sentences mirror the complexity of the relationship
"How pure.."β¨
*connotations of virginity and patronising tone
*evidence of a patriarchal society
CONTEXT
* Lord Byron was known for his lavish lifestyle and scandalous affairs
*womaniser
*public figure
*Romantic Era : emphasises on emotions and nature
Many poets use nature to describe infinite beauty. For e.g Shakespeare does this in "Sonnet 18" where he says "Shall I compare it to a summer's day". Alternatively, Byron uses nature differently to Shakespeare- he uses the night rather than the day to convey the woman's beauty
THEMES
admiration
attentiveness
religion
light
"dwelling place"β¨
*the woman's beauty shows that her mind - her thoughts "dwelling place"- is beautiful too
*This is the first piece of information about the woman that is about her internal appearance as opposed to her external
"one shade the more, one shade the less"β¨
*antithesis - the contrast between light and dark is enhanced by the line's balanced structure
*she is the ideal woman exhibiting exhibiting the right amount of characteristics
