The Collar

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Poetry | George Herbert

Discuss Herbert as a metaphysical poet

Discuss Herbert as a metaphysical poet.George Herbert (1593 – 1633) is a strong metaphysical poet. His poems mix deep thought and strong feeling. His poems talk about God, faith, a...
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Write the figures of speech of the poem “The Collar”

Write the figures of speech of the poem “The Collar”.George Herbert (1593 – 1633) uses many figures of speech in “The Collar.” These devices show the speaker’s anger, fear, and fin...
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What is the central theme of the poem “The Collar”?

What is the central theme of the poem “The Collar”?The central theme of George Herbert’s (1593 – 1633) poem “The Collar” is the fight between human freedom and God’s call. The spea...
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What is the tone of the poem "The Collar”?

What is the tone of the poem "The Collar”?George Herbert’s (1593 – 1633) poem “The Collar” moves from anger to peace. The tone of the poem changes many times. At first, the tone is...
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What is the position of the poet “The Collar” ?

What is the position of the poet? What attitude does he show in his treatment of his subject matter?George Herbert’s (1593 – 1633) poem “The Collar” shows deep struggle. The poet s...
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Write a summary of the poem ‘The Collar’.

Write a summary of the poem ‘The Collar’.George Herbert’s (1593 – 1633) iconic poem is ‘The Collar’. The poem shows a man who is very angry. He feels tired of his life. He feels he...
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Comment on the spiritual conflict which is dominant in Herbert’s poem “The Collar.”

Comment on the spiritual conflict which is dominant in Herbert’s poem “The Collar.” Or, “Herbert has attained reconciliation with God, crossing the pathos of conflict.”—Explain. In...
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How has Herbert used metaphysical conceits in his poem “The Collar”?

How has Herbert used metaphysical conceits in his poem “The Collar”? George Herbert (1593-1633) was a famous religious poet of the 17th century. His poem “The Collar” (1633) shows...
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Discuss Herbert’s use of imagery in his poem “The Collar.”

Write a note on Herbert’s imagery. Or, discuss Herbert’s use of imagery in his poem “The Collar.” George Herbert (1593-1633) is known for using simple but powerful imagery in his r...
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Consider Herbert as a religious poet.

 Consider Herbert as a religious poet. Or, discuss the relationship of Herbert with God. Or, comment on Herbert’s attitude towards God and religion as expressed in his poem “The Co...
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Methought I heard one calling, Child!

Explain the following with reference to the context: “Methought I heard one calling, Child!           And I replied My Lord.” In these lines from George Herbert’s (1593-1633) poem...
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Sure there was wine

Explain the following with reference to the context: “Sure there was wine Before my sighs did dry it; there was corn Before my tears did drown it. Is the year only lost to me?” In...
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