I am, honestly and sincerely, touched by someone like you who still love, respect and have the passion toanalyse poems, which are feared and disliked by most nowadays. Your message, with zeal and warmth, will spread, which I hope, through this earthly world. Best Wishes.
I feel the representation of the faery as a femme fatale is a bit reductive. Yes, she enchants the protagonist so he is close to death, yes, she has done this to others, but I feel perhaps there's a more complex gender relation than a manipulative sexual woman is man's downfall. I think Keats is subverting the masculine desire of ownership and control. The first person narration from the Knight equates La Belle Dame with consumable goods ('made sweet moan' 'found me roots of relish sweet'), there's a great degree of controlling actions at the start of the poem (the repetition of 'I', I set her on my pacing steed, etc.), and there may even be marital imagery with the garland and bracelets. Perhaps La Belle Dame is subverting the Knight-at-arm's self-percieved power - indeed, he is armed, and the pale kings, princes, and warriors, are all men with power that they have subsequently lost. It seems to me that the male characters in this piece may be getting their 'just desserts', as it were.
I think this is such an interesting interpretation- I initially read the lady as a victim, but the idea that she has some level of control over the Knight (perhaps as a representation of his own imagination and the 'ideal') now seems much more fitting.
@@evabailey6068 Good luck for your exams, hope you pass with high marks. Its my fault that I didnt study for this exam guess imma have to flank this one
This poem has nothing to do with 'gender relations'. It is strictly describing drug addiction. La Belle Dame is translated as Belladonna in Italian - which is a shrub from the deadly nightshade family. Apparently it was used as a recreational drug back then. The heart medicine Digitalis is made from the Belle Dame!
@@lilliansmith8444 This is certainly a valid interpretation. However, why would a dangerous drug be characterised as a woman? That screams gender politics to me.
Comparison to Wuthering Heights: Reflects the relationship between Heathcliff and Isabella as Isabella gets enfactuated with Heathcliff but that leads her to be abused and mistreated by him Also with gender it can represent Catherine’s equality with Heathcliff
Where is his responsibility for pursuing her? A predator perhaps, who's only desire was to fulfill his selfish needs. Now caught in the web of her... snare. How the tables turn when you try and deceive. Does he take any responsibility for thinking with his lower nature. All I can say is, Karma is real.
but why shouldn't he have pursued her? if he found her beautiful and she responded positively (at least at first) to his advances I don't really see what he's done wrong. the only thing that honestly really irks me about their "relationship" is that he described her as a fairy *child*, why not just a fairy why call her a damn child? and if she's a child then- ohhhh boyyyy then yea I'd definitely blame him too
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Made me understand fully during the quarantine period. Thank you🌹
So great. Feel more comfortable with the my exam coming up in two days. Such a deep insightful and fresh perspective that was needed.
I am, honestly and sincerely, touched by someone like you who still love, respect and have the passion toanalyse poems, which are feared and disliked by most nowadays. Your message, with zeal and warmth, will spread, which I hope, through this earthly world. Best Wishes.
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A thought provoking video. Great elucidation. Thank you.
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wow you make me enjoy revision and appreciate the poetry i study so much more !!
That's awesome! Thanks for your encouragement!
I feel the representation of the faery as a femme fatale is a bit reductive. Yes, she enchants the protagonist so he is close to death, yes, she has done this to others, but I feel perhaps there's a more complex gender relation than a manipulative sexual woman is man's downfall.
I think Keats is subverting the masculine desire of ownership and control.
The first person narration from the Knight equates La Belle Dame with consumable goods ('made sweet moan' 'found me roots of relish sweet'), there's a great degree of controlling actions at the start of the poem (the repetition of 'I', I set her on my pacing steed, etc.), and there may even be marital imagery with the garland and bracelets.
Perhaps La Belle Dame is subverting the Knight-at-arm's self-percieved power - indeed, he is armed, and the pale kings, princes, and warriors, are all men with power that they have subsequently lost.
It seems to me that the male characters in this piece may be getting their 'just desserts', as it were.
I think this is such an interesting interpretation- I initially read the lady as a victim, but the idea that she has some level of control over the Knight (perhaps as a representation of his own imagination and the 'ideal') now seems much more fitting.
@@evabailey6068 Good luck for your exams, hope you pass with high marks. Its my fault that I didnt study for this exam guess imma have to flank this one
☑️☑️ great interpretation
This poem has nothing to do with 'gender relations'. It is strictly describing drug addiction. La Belle Dame is translated as Belladonna in Italian - which is a shrub from the deadly nightshade family. Apparently it was used as a recreational drug back then. The heart medicine Digitalis is made from the Belle Dame!
@@lilliansmith8444 This is certainly a valid interpretation. However, why would a dangerous drug be characterised as a woman? That screams gender politics to me.
Great presentation
Must say a Thought evoking one 👍❤️
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'fragrant zone' is a belt made of flowers
really helpful
Thank you. Useful resource.
Comparison to Wuthering Heights:
Reflects the relationship between Heathcliff and Isabella as Isabella gets enfactuated with Heathcliff but that leads her to be abused and mistreated by him
Also with gender it can represent Catherine’s equality with Heathcliff
Where is his responsibility for pursuing her? A predator perhaps, who's only desire was to fulfill his selfish needs. Now caught in the web of her... snare. How the tables turn when you try and deceive. Does he take any responsibility for thinking with his lower nature. All I can say is, Karma is real.
This is about the drug Belladonna.
but why shouldn't he have pursued her? if he found her beautiful and she responded positively (at least at first) to his advances I don't really see what he's done wrong. the only thing that honestly really irks me about their "relationship" is that he described her as a fairy *child*, why not just a fairy why call her a damn child? and if she's a child then- ohhhh boyyyy then yea I'd definitely blame him too
my point was just to suggest that maybe his intentions going in weren't predatory, maybe he really fell in love (if we ignore the child thing)
very helpful
hi, im such a fan of your work it has helped so much. do you think you could annotate lamia part 1 and 2 please? x
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How did the Knight look like?
Tq i have a test tomorrow
Could you by any chance do summaries of gatsby or would that be asking too much
Isn't pathetic fallacy only weather reflecting mood? Is it nature reflecting mood too?
H K when the weather/season reflects the mood of the setting
Describe the Knight dreams? Please give me the answer.
which season is d poem set in???
Late Autumn/Early Winter, judging from "the harvest's done".
The words are read too energetically and too quickly. Sounds like they're chatting on a street car.
Thanks for the feedback....I can hear the varsouviana playing in the background!
@@MissHannaLovesGrammar If there is any background sound, perhaps it should be the sound of wind "on the cold hill's side."
It would have been a good thing to learn how to pronounce the title correctly !! The "S" is silent at the end of "sans".
*yawn*