1. Victorians1837 - 1901

4. To understand how the poem links to the Victorian era.

7. In what way does the sonnet link to the context?Consider the form of the Petrarchan sonnet. How does Barrett Browning use the structure to convey meaning? The earliest form of sonnet is the Italian or Petrarchan. An Italian sonnet is comprised of fourteen lines, arranged in two parts: the octave (eight lines) and, the sestet (six lines). The octave describes the main theme of the poem or presents a problem, while the sestet develops the theme or provides a solution.

8. Analysis In order to meet the assessment objectives, you need to be able to show an understanding of the text you are writing about with detailed and insightful analysis of language, structure and form. You must also be able to explore connections and comparisons between texts, making links to the significance of the context in which it was written. Answer the following questions in detail, providing evidence to support your ideas: What do you notice about the punctuation choices she makes? How do they aid meaning? How does Barrett Browning use the sonnet form to convey her feelings of love? In what way does this poem link to the Victorian era?

9. Homework Reading In two weeks we will be studying a short story called ‘The Yellow Wallpaper’ by Charlotte Perkins Gilman. You will need to have read the whole story and annotated the text considering the portrayal of love. A copy will be available for you to download on the VLE and it is readily available on the internet

11. To understand how the poem links to the Victorian era.

12. To consider how the Victorian era is similar / different to previous eras studied.