What does the Passionate Shepherd promise to his love? What is ironic about his promises to his love? (4pt short response)
Here is the student’s answer: (The student used RACE format)
The shepherd promises his love various gifts like coral, roses, perfume, and a life filled with beauty. In the poem, lines 2-7, the shepherd explains “Coral is far more red than her lips…Seen roses damasked…in some perfumes there is more delight”. Also, the shepherd says that “we will all the pleasures prove”, which means they will enjoy a life of “extra”. There is no irony in what he promises, because it’s clear that rural life is way easier, this is why people leave cities.
1. There are 3 elements of this student’s answer that are incorrect. What are the three incorrect elements?
2. Rewrite the student’s answer, correcting the three incorrect elements.
1. The three incorrect elements in the student's answer are:
- The statement that there is no irony in what the shepherd promises.
- The assertion that rural life is easier.
- The suggestion that people leave cities because rural life is easier.
2. Revised answer:
The shepherd promises his love various gifts such as coral, roses, perfume, and a life filled with beauty. In lines 2-7 of the poem, the shepherd describes how coral is redder than her lips, and roses and perfumes can be more delightful. He also mentions that they will indulge in all pleasures. However, what is ironic about his promises is that he is presenting an idealized and unrealistic version of rural life. The shepherd paints a picture of an idyllic countryside, filled with pleasures and beauty, while conveniently ignoring the hardships and challenges that come with rural living. This irony lies in the fact that his promises are unlikely to be fully realized or sustainable in reality.