Flash Cards: Poems by Milton

'Envious time' personifies time as a devourer, similar to the myth of Cronos, indicating its relentless nature.

Plummets refer to heavy weights that symbolize the slow and burdensome passage of time.

The heavenly guided soul helps humans transcend earthly experiences towards divine qualities.

Milton believes Shakespeare's work itself serves as a lasting monument, immortalizing his legacy.

It suggests that physical monuments are inadequate compared to Shakespeare's profound impact through his writings.

Milton sees Shakespeare as creating a 'live-long Monument' through his poetry and theatrical works.

It refers to Shakespeare's effortless and natural writing style that captivates the audience.

It symbolizes how Shakespeare's poetry is so powerful that it immortalizes readers' thoughts and feelings.

Etymology is the study of the history and origin of words, including their linguistic changes.

'Entomb'd' originates from late Middle English and French, showing how linguistic influences evolve over time.

Milton studied Latin, Greek, Italian, and English, enriching his poetic style and knowledge.

Despite becoming blind, Milton continued to create significant works like 'Paradise Lost' through dictation.

Milton expresses that time is ultimately futile, with eternity and truth being more meaningful.

Key themes include the transience of life, the conflict between temporal and eternal, and the nature of divine guidance.

Milton honors Shakespeare by emphasizing the enduring power of his words over any physical tribute.

His extensive education laid the foundation for his profound knowledge and literary genius.

Milton references Cronos, symbolizing time's destructive nature towards existence.

Milton contrasts Shakespeare’s immortal literary influence with the physical monuments that decay over time.

Milton suggests that truth and divine essence ultimately triumph over the temporal nature of time.