Emily Bronte: 'Stanzas' poem analysis

Stanzas/ Often rebuked: Emily Bronte

Although the poet is unknown, this poem is believed to have been written by Emily, as the speaker expresses their desire to reject society and connect with nature- an emotion familiar with Emily.

The Romantic Movement identified nature as a place of healing and restoration and positioned the self and their emotions above society- to concepts communicated throughout this poem.

THEMES

·       Nature versus culture

·       Transcendence

·       Supremacy of nature

·       Desire

·       Identity

TONE

·       Longing

·       Unfulfilled

FORM

·       Iambic pentameter

·       ABAB rhyme communicates desire for reciprocation (connection with nature or oneself)

·       Rigid quatrains presents rigidity of social conventions- disabling…