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Victorian poems about jealousy, control, and insecurityare masterfully explored... Show more
![Examine how Browning presents extreme emotions in 'The Laboratory'
and one other poem of your choice (Porphyria's Lover) [25 marks]
Robert](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcontent-eu-central-1.knowunity.com%2FCONTENT%2FFyiUsjPjFtKrRWWJBsvr_image_page_1.webp&w=2048&q=75)
In "The Laboratory", Browning masterfully employs contrasting lexical fields to portray the narrator's complex emotional state. The poem oscillates between soft, sibilant words and harsh, sinister vocabulary, reflecting the narrator's dual nature.
Vocabulary: Lexical field - A group of words related in meaning or associated with the same topic.
The female narrator in "The Laboratory" rejects stereotypical views of women by appearing to have full control over her situation and emotions. However, the fragmented language and concentrated verb lists suggest an underlying instability.
Quote: "Grind, mash, moisten, and pound, powder"
This line demonstrates the aggressive aura surrounding the narrator, using plosive and nasal sounds to create a sense of urgency and violence.
In "Porphyria's Lover", Browning similarly uses sound devices to convey the narrator's power and control. The line "Blushed bright beneath my burning kiss" combines alliteration and an oxymoron to emphasize the narrator's deluded mindset and desire for continuous control over Porphyria.
Definition: Oxymoron - A figure of speech that combines contradictory terms.
Both poems utilize homodiegetic narrators to highlight the desire for power and control over another person, demonstrating how this desire can lead to uncontrolled emotions overwhelming rational thought.
![Examine how Browning presents extreme emotions in 'The Laboratory'
and one other poem of your choice (Porphyria's Lover) [25 marks]
Robert](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcontent-eu-central-1.knowunity.com%2FCONTENT%2FFyiUsjPjFtKrRWWJBsvr_image_page_2.webp&w=2048&q=75)
Beneath the surface of control and power, both poems reveal deep-seated insecurities in their narrators. In "The Laboratory", the narrator's apparent calm and collected demeanor masks significant self-doubt and paranoia.
Example: The use of anadiplosis in the line "while they laugh, laugh at me" emphasizes the narrator's perception of being mocked and her resulting insecurity.
This repetition of "laugh" draws attention to the narrator's paranoia, which influences her subsequent actions in the poem. The lateral sound of "l" elongates the line, intensifying its impact and highlighting how her insecurity affects her decisions.
Similarly, in "Porphyria's Lover", the narrator's initial confidence gradually crumbles as the poem progresses. His insecurities become apparent when he describes Porphyria's heart as "Too weak To set its struggling passion free from pride, and vainer ties dissever".
Highlight: This line reveals the narrator's stereotypical views of women as weak and confused, requiring men to make decisions for them.
The narrator's belief that Porphyria desires to be "set free" from her upper-class life to live with him, a man of lower class, showcases his own insecurities and desire for control. Browning's choice to use these lines exposes the narrator's fragile ego and his need to assert dominance over Porphyria.
Both poems confront readers with the psychological struggles that lie beneath the surface of seemingly controlled exteriors, demonstrating how insecurity can drive individuals to extreme actions in their pursuit of power and control.
![Examine how Browning presents extreme emotions in 'The Laboratory'
and one other poem of your choice (Porphyria's Lover) [25 marks]
Robert](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcontent-eu-central-1.knowunity.com%2FCONTENT%2FFyiUsjPjFtKrRWWJBsvr_image_page_3.webp&w=2048&q=75)
The third page explores the distinct thematic elements in each poem, particularly focusing on the revenge motif in "The Laboratory."
Quote: "Which is the poison to poison her prithee?" demonstrates the narrator's obsession with revenge.
Highlight: The lexical field of death is established through phrases like "devil's-smithy."
Example: The repetition of "poison" in interrogative sentences reveals the narrator's underlying uncertainty.
![Examine how Browning presents extreme emotions in 'The Laboratory'
and one other poem of your choice (Porphyria's Lover) [25 marks]
Robert](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcontent-eu-central-1.knowunity.com%2FCONTENT%2FFyiUsjPjFtKrRWWJBsvr_image_page_4.webp&w=2048&q=75)
Robert Browning, a Victorian poet known for his exploration of macabre themes, presents two powerful dramatic monologues in "The Laboratory" and "Porphyria's Lover". These poems delve into the depths of human emotion, particularly focusing on jealousy, control, and insecurity.
In "The Laboratory", we encounter a female persona consumed by revenge, her frantic murderous intent palpable throughout the poem. On the other hand, "Porphyria's Lover" presents a seemingly calm male narrator whose calculated demeanor belies moments of overwhelming passion and uncontrolled emotions.
Highlight: Both poems challenge readers to consider the destructive nature of extreme emotions, not only to the object of desire but also to oneself.
The structure and language of these poems play crucial roles in conveying the narrators' psychological states. "The Laboratory" employs an AABB rhyme scheme, suggesting a controlled exterior, but uses fragmented language and concentrated verb lists to hint at the narrator's unstable mental state. "Porphyria's Lover" utilizes alliteration and plosive sounds to emphasize the narrator's harsh and sinister attitude.
Example: In "The Laboratory", Browning uses plosive and nasal sounds in verbs like "Grind", "mash", "moisten", "pound", and "powder" to create an aggressive atmosphere.
Both poems present narrators who desire power and control over others, showcasing how these desires can lead to irrational and destructive behavior when taken to extremes.
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The app is very easy to use and well designed. I have found everything I was looking for so far and have been able to learn a lot from the presentations! I will definitely use the app for a class assignment! And of course it also helps a lot as an inspiration.
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This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.
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Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.
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This app has made me feel so much more confident in my exam prep, not only through boosting my own self confidence through the features that allow you to connect with others and feel less alone, but also through the way the app itself is centred around making you feel better. It is easy to navigate, fun to use, and helpful to anyone struggling in absolutely any way.
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very reliable app to help and grow your ideas of Maths, English and other related topics in your works. please use this app if your struggling in areas, this app is key for that. wish I'd of done a review before. and it's also free so don't worry about that.
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Victorian poems about jealousy, control, and insecurity are masterfully explored in Browning's works, particularly through the psychological depth of his dramatic monologues. The poems "The Laboratory" and "Porphyria's Lover" showcase extreme emotions through distinct personas, examining themes of... Show more
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In "The Laboratory", Browning masterfully employs contrasting lexical fields to portray the narrator's complex emotional state. The poem oscillates between soft, sibilant words and harsh, sinister vocabulary, reflecting the narrator's dual nature.
Vocabulary: Lexical field - A group of words related in meaning or associated with the same topic.
The female narrator in "The Laboratory" rejects stereotypical views of women by appearing to have full control over her situation and emotions. However, the fragmented language and concentrated verb lists suggest an underlying instability.
Quote: "Grind, mash, moisten, and pound, powder"
This line demonstrates the aggressive aura surrounding the narrator, using plosive and nasal sounds to create a sense of urgency and violence.
In "Porphyria's Lover", Browning similarly uses sound devices to convey the narrator's power and control. The line "Blushed bright beneath my burning kiss" combines alliteration and an oxymoron to emphasize the narrator's deluded mindset and desire for continuous control over Porphyria.
Definition: Oxymoron - A figure of speech that combines contradictory terms.
Both poems utilize homodiegetic narrators to highlight the desire for power and control over another person, demonstrating how this desire can lead to uncontrolled emotions overwhelming rational thought.
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Beneath the surface of control and power, both poems reveal deep-seated insecurities in their narrators. In "The Laboratory", the narrator's apparent calm and collected demeanor masks significant self-doubt and paranoia.
Example: The use of anadiplosis in the line "while they laugh, laugh at me" emphasizes the narrator's perception of being mocked and her resulting insecurity.
This repetition of "laugh" draws attention to the narrator's paranoia, which influences her subsequent actions in the poem. The lateral sound of "l" elongates the line, intensifying its impact and highlighting how her insecurity affects her decisions.
Similarly, in "Porphyria's Lover", the narrator's initial confidence gradually crumbles as the poem progresses. His insecurities become apparent when he describes Porphyria's heart as "Too weak To set its struggling passion free from pride, and vainer ties dissever".
Highlight: This line reveals the narrator's stereotypical views of women as weak and confused, requiring men to make decisions for them.
The narrator's belief that Porphyria desires to be "set free" from her upper-class life to live with him, a man of lower class, showcases his own insecurities and desire for control. Browning's choice to use these lines exposes the narrator's fragile ego and his need to assert dominance over Porphyria.
Both poems confront readers with the psychological struggles that lie beneath the surface of seemingly controlled exteriors, demonstrating how insecurity can drive individuals to extreme actions in their pursuit of power and control.
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The third page explores the distinct thematic elements in each poem, particularly focusing on the revenge motif in "The Laboratory."
Quote: "Which is the poison to poison her prithee?" demonstrates the narrator's obsession with revenge.
Highlight: The lexical field of death is established through phrases like "devil's-smithy."
Example: The repetition of "poison" in interrogative sentences reveals the narrator's underlying uncertainty.
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Robert Browning, a Victorian poet known for his exploration of macabre themes, presents two powerful dramatic monologues in "The Laboratory" and "Porphyria's Lover". These poems delve into the depths of human emotion, particularly focusing on jealousy, control, and insecurity.
In "The Laboratory", we encounter a female persona consumed by revenge, her frantic murderous intent palpable throughout the poem. On the other hand, "Porphyria's Lover" presents a seemingly calm male narrator whose calculated demeanor belies moments of overwhelming passion and uncontrolled emotions.
Highlight: Both poems challenge readers to consider the destructive nature of extreme emotions, not only to the object of desire but also to oneself.
The structure and language of these poems play crucial roles in conveying the narrators' psychological states. "The Laboratory" employs an AABB rhyme scheme, suggesting a controlled exterior, but uses fragmented language and concentrated verb lists to hint at the narrator's unstable mental state. "Porphyria's Lover" utilizes alliteration and plosive sounds to emphasize the narrator's harsh and sinister attitude.
Example: In "The Laboratory", Browning uses plosive and nasal sounds in verbs like "Grind", "mash", "moisten", "pound", and "powder" to create an aggressive atmosphere.
Both poems present narrators who desire power and control over others, showcasing how these desires can lead to irrational and destructive behavior when taken to extremes.
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The app is very easy to use and well designed. I have found everything I was looking for so far and have been able to learn a lot from the presentations! I will definitely use the app for a class assignment! And of course it also helps a lot as an inspiration.
Stefan S
iOS user
This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.
Samantha Klich
Android user
Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.
Anna
iOS user
Best app on earth! no words because it’s too good
Thomas R
iOS user
Just amazing. Let's me revise 10x better, this app is a quick 10/10. I highly recommend it to anyone. I can watch and search for notes. I can save them in the subject folder. I can revise it any time when I come back. If you haven't tried this app, you're really missing out.
Basil
Android user
This app has made me feel so much more confident in my exam prep, not only through boosting my own self confidence through the features that allow you to connect with others and feel less alone, but also through the way the app itself is centred around making you feel better. It is easy to navigate, fun to use, and helpful to anyone struggling in absolutely any way.
David K
iOS user
The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!
Sudenaz Ocak
Android user
In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.
Greenlight Bonnie
Android user
very reliable app to help and grow your ideas of Maths, English and other related topics in your works. please use this app if your struggling in areas, this app is key for that. wish I'd of done a review before. and it's also free so don't worry about that.
Rohan U
Android user
I know a lot of apps use fake accounts to boost their reviews but this app deserves it all. Originally I was getting 4 in my English exams and this time I got a grade 7. I didn’t even know about this app three days until the exam and it has helped A LOT. Please actually trust me and use it as I’m sure you too will see developments.
Xander S
iOS user
THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮
Elisha
iOS user
This apps acc the goat. I find revision so boring but this app makes it so easy to organize it all and then you can ask the freeeee ai to test yourself so good and you can easily upload your own stuff. highly recommend as someone taking mocks now
Paul T
iOS user
The app is very easy to use and well designed. I have found everything I was looking for so far and have been able to learn a lot from the presentations! I will definitely use the app for a class assignment! And of course it also helps a lot as an inspiration.
Stefan S
iOS user
This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.
Samantha Klich
Android user
Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.
Anna
iOS user
Best app on earth! no words because it’s too good
Thomas R
iOS user
Just amazing. Let's me revise 10x better, this app is a quick 10/10. I highly recommend it to anyone. I can watch and search for notes. I can save them in the subject folder. I can revise it any time when I come back. If you haven't tried this app, you're really missing out.
Basil
Android user
This app has made me feel so much more confident in my exam prep, not only through boosting my own self confidence through the features that allow you to connect with others and feel less alone, but also through the way the app itself is centred around making you feel better. It is easy to navigate, fun to use, and helpful to anyone struggling in absolutely any way.
David K
iOS user
The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!
Sudenaz Ocak
Android user
In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.
Greenlight Bonnie
Android user
very reliable app to help and grow your ideas of Maths, English and other related topics in your works. please use this app if your struggling in areas, this app is key for that. wish I'd of done a review before. and it's also free so don't worry about that.
Rohan U
Android user
I know a lot of apps use fake accounts to boost their reviews but this app deserves it all. Originally I was getting 4 in my English exams and this time I got a grade 7. I didn’t even know about this app three days until the exam and it has helped A LOT. Please actually trust me and use it as I’m sure you too will see developments.
Xander S
iOS user
THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮
Elisha
iOS user
This apps acc the goat. I find revision so boring but this app makes it so easy to organize it all and then you can ask the freeeee ai to test yourself so good and you can easily upload your own stuff. highly recommend as someone taking mocks now
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