A Prayer for My Daughter

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Poetry | William Butler Yeats

What types of virtues does Yeats desire from his daughter in the poem “A Prayer for My Daughter”?

What types of virtues does Yeats desire from his daughter in the poem “A Prayer for My Daughter”? Or, what are the elementary attributes that Yeats desires from his daughter? W. B....
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Write a note on the use of autobiographical elements in “A Prayer for My Daughter.”

Write a note on the use of autobiographical elements in “A Prayer for My Daughter.” Or, write an essay on the personal elements in Yeats's poem with reference to “A Prayer for My D...
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Write an essay on the use of symbols in Yeats’ poem “A Prayer for My Daughter.”

Write an essay on the use of symbols in Yeats’ poem “A Prayer for My Daughter.” Or, give a short estimate of W. B. Yeats as a symbolist with reference to his poem “A Prayer for My...
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Write an essay on Yeats’ use of myths and history in his poem “A Prayer for My Daughter.”

Write an essay on Yeats’ use of myths and history in his poem “A Prayer for My Daughter.” Or, ‘Myths and history form an integral part of Yeats’ poetry.’ Discuss with reference to...
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Write a short note on Maud Gonne.

Write a short note on Maud Gonne. Maud Gonne (1866–1953) was an Irish nationalist and political activist. She worked for Ireland’s freedom. She was an important woman in the life o...
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May she be granted beauty and yet not

Explain the following with reference to the context: “May she be granted beauty and yet not Beauty to make a stranger's eye distraught, Or hers before a looking-glass.” These lines...
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Helen being chosen found life flat and dull

Locate and explain the following lines: “Helen being chosen found life flat and dull And later had much trouble from a fool.” These lines are taken from W. B. Yeats’ (1865-1939) po...
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O may she live like some green laurel

 Explain the following lines: “O may she live like some green laurel Rooted in one dear perpetual place.” These lines are taken from W. B. Yeats’ (1865-1939) poem “A Prayer for My...
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How but in custom and in ceremony

 Explain the following lines: “How but in custom and in ceremony Are innocence and beauty born?” These lines are taken from W. B. Yeats’s (1865-1939) poem “A Prayer for My Daughter...
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What types of virtues does Yeats desire from his daughter in the poem “A Prayer for My Daughter”?

What types of virtues does Yeats desire from his daughter in the poem “A Prayer for My Daughter”? Or, what are the elementary attributes that Yeats desires from his daughter? W. B....
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Write a note on the use of autobiographical elements in “A Prayer for My Daughter.”

Write a note on the use of autobiographical elements in “A Prayer for My Daughter.” Or, write an essay on the personal elements in Yeats's poem with reference to “A Prayer for My D...
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Helen being chosen found life flat and dull

Locate and explain the following lines: “Helen being chosen found life flat and dull And later had much trouble from a fool.” These lines are taken from W. B. Yeats’ (1865-1939) po...
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