- Notes: Read the first five paragraphs and copy five interesting notes on John Milton into your notes.
- Read Milton's poem "On Shakespeare"
- 1. What will Shakespeare's lasting monument be, according to Milton. Was he correct?
- Read this selection from his essay "Of Education" (if you would like to read the entire essay, you may do so at Dartmouth)
- 2. What are two aspects of Milton's ideal education that you like or dislike? Explain.
- 3. Name one aspect of Milton's ideal education that surprised you? Explain.
- Read "When I Consider How My Light is Spent"
- 4.
- a. How might Matthew 25: 14--30 relate to this poem?
- b. How might this poem relate to the poet losing his own eye-sight. Explain.
- Read one more piece of your choice from Dartmouth.
- 5. Copy down one fine line you like and tell us why you like it.
- End of Milton Assignment
- For Further Reading:
John Donne
- Brief Biographical Information
- (1572--1631), born in London, England
- Roman Catholic in His Upbringing
- In fact, though he attends both Oxford and Cambridge, he receives no degree because he will not take the Oath of Allegiance.
- He works as a lawyer.
- His brother dies in prison in 1593. Henry had given sanctuary to a Roman Catholic priest, was put in prison, contracted a fever, and died.
- John Donne questions his own faith.
- Donne begins writing in earnest (satires and poetry) around this time (1593ish).
- He inherits a fortune but squanders it on foolish living.
- His career is advancing, though, and, later, in 1601, he marries Anne More, the niece of a legal patron...which proved disastrous (imprisonment, loss of post, etc.).
- In 1607, King James wishes to make him a pastor. Donne refuses.
- In 1610-11 he writes tracts that show a public reversal of his religious opinion (from Roman Catholic to Anglican).
- In 1616, Donne finally concedes to the King's pressure and becomes a Royal Chaplain.
- Anne dies in 1617, age 33, after giving birth their twelfth child.
- Donne writes no more love sonnets.
- Donne publishes meditations (1624).
- Donne dies in 1631, after writing "Hymn to God, in My Sickness."
- For these readings and questions, we will use Perrine's literature. Please read the following:
- "A Valediction: Forbidding Mourning," 801 ("A Valediction: Forbidding Mourning")
- "At the round earth's imagined corners," 956 (why did I not capitalize?)
- "Death, be not proud," 971
- "Break of Day," 747
- Any Others You Wish
- For Fun:
- Journal: John Donne: Answer questions for any one of the poems given. Please provide complete answers in complete sentences.
* Robert Herrick
* Robert Herrick (1591--1674)
- Royalist
- At age 22, enters Cambridge
- Son of Ben (poetry group)
- Ordained in 1623
- Given Orders in Devon in 1629 (leaving London for the southwest of England)
- Ejected from his vicarage in 1647 when he would not sign the Solemn League and Covenant.
- Restored to his post in 1662 (Charles II was restored in 1660).
- Dies in 1647 (age 83).
* Reading:
- Delight in Disorder
- To the Virgins, to Make Much of Time
- When he would have his Verses Read
- To the King...
- Read at Least Two More of Your Choice
- Many Herrick Poems
- In one paragraph, describe a key difference between John Donne and Robert Herrick's style. Incorporate at least one quotation from a poem from either poet to support your ideas.
- The musician Charles Costa goes by the name of King Charles. What kind of image do you think he is projecting? Is his image intended to invoke a Cavalier/Royalist or a Roundhead/Commonwealth connotation? Explain.
Prince Rupert (example of cavalier dress):
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