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They Flee from Me
--Sir Thomas Wyatt
They flee from me, that sometime did me seek
With naked foot stalking in my chamber.
I have seen them gentle, tame, and meek
That are now wild, and do not remember
That sometime they put themself in danger (5)
To take bread at my hand: and now they range,
Busily seeking with a continual change.
Thanked be fortune it had been otherwise
Twenty times better, but once in special,
In thin array after a pleasant guise1 (10)
When her loose gown from her shoulders did fall,
And she caught me in her arms long and small,2
Therewithal sweetly did me kiss,
And softly said, 'Dear heart, how like you this?'
It was no dream: I lay broad waking. (15)
But all is turned thorough my gentleness
Into a strange fashion of forsaking,
And I have leave to go of her goodness,
And she also to use newfanglness.
But since I am so kindly served, (20)
I would fain know what she hath deserved.
Question 1
1. The central ambiguity in stanza 1 stems from
strange behavior of women
identity of "they" X
ideas of danger and change
image of the naked foot
Contrast between danger and meekness
Question 2
All of the following reinforce the imagery in stanza 1 EXCEPT
"stalking" (line 2)
"tame" (line 3)
"remember" (line 4) X
"bread" (line 6)
"range" (line 6)
Question 3
Which of the following best describes the event in stanza 2?
Sentimental and maudlin
Symbolic and religious
Comic and surprising
Erotic and sensual X
Vulgar and insincere
Question 4
The question "Dear heart, how like you this?" (line 14) can best be described as
open and insecure
playful and inviting
probing and melancholy
ironic and cruel X
demanding and sarcastic
Question 5
The details of stanza 2 especially emphasize the woman's
arrogance
fastidiousness
assertiveness X
wittiness
meekness
Question 6
In line 17, "forsaking" reinforces all of the following EXCEPT
"flee" (line 1)
"range" (line 6)
"change" (line 7)
"waking" (line 15)
"turned" (line 16)
I don't know the answer for number six.
Question 7
The phrase "use newfangleness" (line 19) is best interpreted to mean
seek for novelty
act with caution
behave carnivorously
renew previous vows
employ her inventiveness
For seven, I am stuck between a and e.
Question 8
All of the following contribute to the narrative quality of the poem EXCEPT the
speech-like rhythms of lines 3-6
use of reminiscence, beginning "but once in special" (line 9) X
use of "and" as the first word of many lines
interruption with a defensive comment (line 15)
ironic implications of lines 20-21
Question 9
Which of the following does NOT indicate the time when an action described in the poem took place?
"sometime" (line 1)
"sometime" (line 5)
"now" (line 6)
"once" (line 9)
"since" (line 20) X
Question 10
Which of the following is most clearly ironic in tone?
"Busily" (line 7)
"sweetly" (line 13)
"waking" (line 15)
"strange" (line 17)
"kindly" (line 20)
I am not sure about ten. It's between B and E.
Thank you!
I disagree with your choices for 2 and 4. I'm not sure about the rest.
This may have some help for you:
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/62936/sir_thomas_wyatts_poem_they_flee_from.html?cat=38
Question 1: The central ambiguity in stanza 1 stems from:
The answer is: Contrast between danger and meekness
To find the answer, you need to analyze stanza 1 and identify the ambiguity within it. In this case, the ambiguity arises from the contrast between the previous behavior of the subject ("They") who were once gentle, tame, and meek, and their current behavior of being wild and not remembering the danger they put themselves in. The passage implies a shift in behavior, which creates the central ambiguity in stanza 1.
Question 2: All of the following reinforce the imagery in stanza 1 EXCEPT:
The answer is: "remember" (line 4)
To answer this question, you need to identify which option does not contribute to reinforcing the imagery in stanza 1. In this case, "remember" does not directly contribute to the visual imagery being described in the stanza, as it focuses on the subject's memory rather than physical attributes or actions.
Question 3: Which of the following best describes the event in stanza 2?
The answer is: Erotic and sensual
To answer this question, you need to analyze the language and tone of stanza 2. The event described in stanza 2 involves a sensual encounter between the speaker and the woman, as highlighted by phrases such as "her loose gown from her shoulders did fall," "caught me in her arms," and the question, "Dear heart, how like you this?"
Question 4: The question "Dear heart, how like you this?" (line 14) can best be described as:
The answer is: ironic and cruel
To answer this question, you need to analyze the tone and context of the question. The question is posed by the woman after the intimate encounter described in stanza 2. Considering the speaker's subsequent description of the woman's change in behavior and the irony of their current situation, the question can be seen as ironic and cruel.
Question 5: The details of stanza 2 especially emphasize the woman's:
The answer is: assertiveness
To answer this question, you need to analyze the details provided in stanza 2. The woman is portrayed as assertive through her actions of undressing, embracing the speaker, and asking for his opinion ("Dear heart, how like you this?").
Question 6: In line 17, "forsaking" reinforces all of the following EXCEPT:
To answer this question, you need to analyze the meaning and connotations of the word "forsaking" in line 17. The word "forsaking" implies abandonment or leaving behind. It reinforces the themes of change, range, and turning described in the previous lines. It does not relate to the idea of "waking" (line 15).
Question 7: The phrase "use newfangleness" (line 19) is best interpreted to mean:
The answer is: seek for novelty
To answer this question, you need to interpret the phrase "use newfangleness" based on its context in the poem. "Newfangleness" refers to the woman's inclination for new things or novelty. Therefore, the phrase can be best interpreted as meaning that she seeks novelty or new experiences.
Question 8: All of the following contribute to the narrative quality of the poem EXCEPT the:
The answer is: use of reminiscence, beginning "but once in special" (line 9)
To answer this question, you need to identify which option does not contribute to the narrative quality of the poem. The use of reminiscence, beginning with the phrase "but once in special," contributes to the narrative as it introduces a specific event or moment in the past. Therefore, the correct answer is that it does not detract from the narrative quality.
Question 9: Which of the following does NOT indicate the time when an action described in the poem took place?
The answer is: "since" (line 20)
To answer this question, you need to identify which option does not indicate the time when an action described in the poem took place. "Since" does not explicitly refer to a specific time; instead, it indicates a change or consequence resulting from past events.
Question 10: Which of the following is most clearly ironic in tone?
The answer is: "kindly" (line 20)
To answer this question, you need to identify which option is the most clearly ironic in tone. In this case, "kindly" is ironic because the speaker, despite being treated kindly, wants to know what the woman deserves. The contrast between the speaker's gratitude and the desire to know what she deserves creates the ironic tone.