THE RAPE OF THE LOCK BY ALEXANDER POPE.

      Hello readers! 

  I'm Jagruti Vala and I'm a student of English department,MKBU.

   In this blog I want to share some thoughtfully answer of questions of  Alexander pope's famous poem THE RAPE OF THE LOCK.

  Here is the brief introduction of ALEXANDER POPE:-

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                    ALEXANDER POPE

    • Born:-

                May 21,1688

                London, England

    • Died:-

               May 30,1744

                England 

   

    •Roman catholic family.

    •Inspired by the classical Greek writers.

    •Self-taught.

    •At the age of twelve he was started         writing.

   •He was translated many Greek words.

                       WORKS:-

      ~  An Essay on Criticism (1711), 

     ~  The Rape of the Lock (1712–14), 

   

     ~  The Dunciad (1728), 

     ~ An Essay on Man (1733–34).

 

   Here, some questions ans answers related to this poem The rape of the lock.

  QUESTION:-

   1.According to you, who is the protagonist of the poem Clarissa or Belinda? Why? Give your answer with logical reasons.

  ANSWER:-

     According to my view, Belinda is the protagonist character in this poem.

   Belinda is the central character of the poem revolves.

    The narrative primarily focuses on her and her predicament when her lock of hair is snipped off. 

   The poem explores her reactions, emotions, and the elaborate social world in which she exists. 

   While Clarissa is mentioned in the poem, she plays a minor role in the narrative compared to Belinda. 

   Therefore, Belinda can be considered the protagonist due to her central role and the primary focus of the poem's storyline.

    QUESTION:-

  2.What is Beauty? Write your views about it?

   ANSWER:-

   

     In my point of view, beauty is a pleasure, satisfaction, subjective concept  that variety of person to person.

    It's just not physical appearance but it can also refer to  qualities like, humanity, harmony aesthetic appeal, kindness and intelligence.

   Beauty can be found in nature, art, people, and even abstract ideas.

    Ultimately, beauty is a complex and reflects the  tastes of individuals and societies.

   There is no standard of Beauty. Though some people think that beauty is about shape, size and colour but it's no matter in beauty.

    QUESTION:-

   3.Find out Research paper on Rape of the  Lock give the details of the paper and write down in brief what it says about the poem by Alexander pope.

   ANSWER:-

    Alexander pope's masterpiece poem The rape of the lock  the triviality of 18th century.

   

    The  poem opens with an epic question, humorously framing the triviality of a lord assaulting a belle and her rejecting him.

    This irony highlights the society's obsession with insignificant matters while satirizing its exaggerated politeness.

    Pope's diction, particularly the use of "assault," contrasts with its violent connotation, underscoring the society's skewed values. 

    Furthermore, Pope parodies religious rituals, placing Belinda's dressing table on par with an altar, ridiculing the society's vanity.

    In short "The Rape of the Lock" remains a timeless masterpiece, critiquing society's obsession with triviality and superficiality through clever inversion, metaphor, and satire.

 

     

    QUESTION:-

  4.Write your views about the significance of hair is it symbolic?

   ANSWER:-

      

   In the poem, the lock of hair belonging to Belinda becomes a central object of desire, leading to a feud between two noble families.

   Hair is a significant part of human identity and It can be symbolic of many things, including strength, beauty, and virility

   In the context of the Rape of the Lock, hair is used as a symbol of female beauty and virtue. Belinda's hair is described as being "fair as light" and "long as love." 

    It is a symbol of her innocence and purity. When the Baron cuts off Belinda's lock of hair, it is seen as a violation of her virtue. 

   The Rape of the Lock is a cautionary tale about the dangers of female vanity and the importance of protecting one's honor.

  Overall, hair is a significant part of human identity and culture.

   It can be symbolic of many things, including 

Beauty, virility, religious beliefs, cultural heritage, social status, grief and

female beauty.

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History of English literature ( fifth addition).