Please go HERE to learn more about Elizabeth Barrett Browning.
1. Begin by reading Sonnet 43 "How do I love thee?"
As you read, record what you notice about:
- A. structure and its affect on you as the reader
- B. imagery and how it is used literally and/or symbolically by this poet
- C. theme and how the poet develops it over the course of the poem
2. Next, choose two other poems from this list. Read and evaluate each of these poems in a similar manner, answering the bullet points above.
3. Then, write a 2-3 sentence response as to which poem you liked best and why.
Next, please go HERE to access the poems of Robert Browning (husband of the poet above).
4. Read two of his poems, and evaluate each of these poems in a similar manner, answering the bullet points above.
5. Finally, write a paragraph comparing the styles of each of these poets, and tell which one you liked better and why.
3. Then, write a 2-3 sentence response as to which poem you liked best and why.
Next, please go HERE to access the poems of Robert Browning (husband of the poet above).
4. Read two of his poems, and evaluate each of these poems in a similar manner, answering the bullet points above.
5. Finally, write a paragraph comparing the styles of each of these poets, and tell which one you liked better and why.
