When We Two Parted - Byron

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Brief overview of this poem
End of a romantic relationship, that was possibly secret or forbidden
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Quotation at start and end
'In/with silence and tears'
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'Half broken hearted/...
...to sever for years'
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'Pale grew thy cheek...
...and cold;/ colder thy kiss'
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What is the form of this poem?
ABAB rhyme scheme, 4 stanzas, short line lengts
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Context behind this poem
Lady who Byron had affection for, about her many affairs, potentially also with him
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Themes
Secret/unrequited love, regret, grief, anger, loss, sadness, reflection, memory, end of relationship
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Feelings
Betrayal, secrecy, melancholy, anger, regret, grief, love
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Compare with
Neutral Tones, Winter Swans
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Quotation at start and end

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'In/with silence and tears'

Card 3

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'Half broken hearted/...

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Card 4

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'Pale grew thy cheek...

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Card 5

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What is the form of this poem?

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