Pope

How would you describe Pope's perspective of the middle ages in "Eloisa to Abelard"? What is your reaction to his characterization of life during that time?

Herrick and Behn

Describe a way in which Herrick or Behn adapts or responds to the poetry of earlier writers.

Milton's prose

Based on what you have read of Paradise Lost, how do you think that Milton's portrayal of evil differs from Marlowe's? Be specific.

Mary Wroth

Do you think that Wroth uses language in a way that is significantly different from other lyric poets you've read in this class or not? Give details from the poetry to support your answer.

Donne

Choose a line from one of Donne's poems and explain why you think that it's the most important one you've read. No two students may choose the same line.

Sonnets

Which of Shakespeare's sonnets do you think has dated the most? That is, which one do you think is least likely to be appreciated by a contemporary audience, and why?

Faustus

Do you think that it's Faustus's intelligence that causes his downfall in Marlowe's play or some other attribute? Explain.