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Read: Tristan and Isolde
, The Love Sin, By Lady Jane Wilde (1871
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Which of the following best describes the central conflict in this poem?
A
. The central conflict in this poem is between Tristan and Isolde because they cannot decide if their love is true or fake.
B
. The central conflict in this poem revolves around the secrecy of Tristan and Isolde’s love, and the strife this secret brings them (as they keep it from King Mark).
C
. The central conflict in this poem is between King Mark and Sir Tristan, as they fight for Isolde’s love and hand in marriage.
D
. The central conflict in this poem deals mostly with the rumors being spread by the courtiers, who threaten to tell the king of the queen’s faithlessness.
Answer: B
. The central conflict in this poem revolves around the secrecy of Tristan and Isolde’s love, and the strife this secret brings them (as they keep it from King Mark).
Explanation:
Jane Wilde wrote this poem in the 1800's, based on a Celtic legend. Her focus is on the forbidden love of Tristan And Isolde. ("None, unless the saints above, Knew the secret of their love", and " their hands would twine unseen"). Their love seems to feed on the rush of the secrecy they keep to avoid King Mark of Cornwall from finding out about it.
Answer:
Unacceptable.
Explanation:
The word "taboo" usually refers to anything that is deemed illegal, prohibited, repulsive, unacceptable, etc. It is used to talk of things that are not openly discussed, or accepted, and are secretive.
In the given scenario, Ron's refusal to talk about his salary shows he finds the topic unacceptable to be talked about openly. He seems to take the topic as something that is not openly talked about, and needs not do it. To him, his salary is something that is 'unacceptable' to be revealed.
Answer:
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"I killed not thee with half so good a will."
"Hold then my sword, and turn away thy face."
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