Rape of the Lock by Alexander Pope Analysis
Dive into an analysis of Alexander Pope's "Rape of the Lock" from the MA English semester paper, exploring themes, characters, and the mock epic style. Follow Belinda's journey through social activities, the Thames river, and the game of cardsombre. Delve into the satire and humor of this mock epic work that ridicules societal attitudes with a touch of dignity. Discover how this traditional epic invokes spirits like Sylphs and Gnomes. Explore the intricate narrative structure and the balance between the trivial and the grand in this literary masterpiece.
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RAPE OF THE LOCK ALEXANDER POPE MA I SEM PAPER II Department of English Govt College Paonta Sahib Distt Sirmour HP
Canto 1Belinda awakes from sleeping The dream of Belinda Belinda prepares for the days social activities
Canto 2The travel on the Thames river The prayer of the young adventurer Baron The Sylphs mission to tend the Fairto protect Belinda Brillantethe earrings Chrispissathe locks ArielShock, Belindas lapdog Momentillathe watch fifty chosen Sylphsthe petticoat
Canto 3The game of cardsombre The rape of the lock Canto 4Belindas Ill-Natured mood and Affection after the loss of the lock Umbriel, the earthy gnome, descends to the Cave of Spleen Thalestris speech rouses the rage of Belinda Sir Plume bids in vain the payment of the lock
Mock EpicA work designed to ridicule attitudes, style, or subject matter by handling either an elevated subject in a trivial manner or a low subject with mock dignity (Karl 30). Renders a trivial subject ridiculous by treating it with the elaborate (Karl 31). Compare small things with something great.
Epic/ Mock Epic Traditional Epic The Rape of the Lock Invoke the aid of the muse Calliope Say what strange motive, Goddess! Could compel (1. 7) Begin with in medias res No Gods are involved Spirits (Sylphs, Gnomes, Nymphs) are involved
