The Flea

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The Flea
- Structure
  - Alternating iambic pentameter and tetrameter (always ending with 2 pentameter.
  - AABBCCDD= strong logical argument that is easy to follow- accessable for reader
    - Also internal rhyme which sounds lyrical- playful and song like- rushing her to bed?
- AO3/4
  - Metaphysical- turning an insignificant image into an elaborate symbol (conceit)
  - Religion
    - 'marriage' 'sacrilege' 'sin' are all serious issues - serious overtone. Mocked by Putting on level with base 'that thou denys't me
      - 'Mark but this flea' connotationsof a sermon- must be obeyed
  - Equality 'we' 'mingled be' -puts her on same level as him - flattering at time.
  - Untitled
- Imagery
  - Sexual Connotations
    - Maidenhead 'purpled thy nail in blood of innocence (loss of..)
    - 'killing' 'death' sexual connotation s(******)
    - 'pampered swells with one blood made of two' (male genetalia?)
  - 'jet' 'purpled' dark, passionate, intriguing
- Devices
  - Direct address - persuasive/ foreceful
  - Triple rhyme- persuasion
  - hyperbole 'o stay' 'kill me'
Structure
- Alternating iambic pentameter and tetrameter (always ending with 2 pentameter.
- AABBCCDD= strong logical argument that is easy to follow- accessable for reader
  - Also internal rhyme which sounds lyrical- playful and song like- rushing her to bed?