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The foundation of Johnson’s theory –not the system of any Introduction
earlier modern critic-but the practice of the ancients- In the Ryhme is natural and Effectual in serious plays
“Rambler”-we are told –many rules have been advanced Ryhme can be made to appear Natural in itself
without consulting nature of reason—ancient poets-nature- Rhyme can be made to appear Natural in Drama
reason is historical sense-rules framed by neoclassicist –only The Use of Rhyme in Drama should not be a Rule
specific rules –taken to be generally stylistic-real rules- Perfection Achieved in the use of Rhyme in Drama
governing literature-those derived from-operation of reason- The increasing popularity of plays written in Rhyme
ideal can be realized through study, experience and mental Remarks of a common or mean nature
effort. The End of Discussion.
5. What according to T.S. Eliot is a real tradition? Conclusion
Every nation-every race has not only its own creative-but-its 4. Write Wordsworth’s views on the subject matter of
own critical turn of mind—based upon the religions-the morals poetry.
–art –true throughout all of history-nation raises and falls-when Introduction
a kingdom expands- city dies in a cloud of flames-tradition- Incidents of Humble life
lost. Eliot’s words –every city-every family-every individual- Universal principles of Human Conduct
has- his- her own tradition-habits-ideas-though process-event Man in nature
hough thought process-tradition-is one’s own critical and Real language of men
creative turn of mind. Use of Rustic language and its advantages
Arguments against Poetic Diction
10 MARKS Limitations of Wordsworth’s Poetry
1. How does Plato prove that writing poetry is not by art Conclusion
but by inspiration? 5. Write Eliot’s views on Traditional and Individual Talent.
Introduction Introduction
State of Inspiration The Significance of Traditional Elements
Magnet or stone of Heraclea Importance of Criticism
To compose a poem, the poet is mad The importance of tradition to the individual talent
Diviners and Holy prophets. Definition of Tradition
Conclusion Relationship between the past and the present
2. The Classical and Romantic Elements in Sidney’s ‘An Conclusion
Apology for Poetry’. 6. Wordsworth’s theory of poetic diction: Its Limitations
Introduction and Contradictions: Introduction
Sidney’s Advocacy of classical rules Real language of man
Advocacy of Classical Metres Use of Rustic language and its advantages
The Romantic Element-Exuberant Imagination Arguments against poetic Diction
Imitation Coleridge’s criticism against Wordsworth’s theory of
Romantic views of inspiration Language
Sidney’s praise of Old English Masters. Conclusion
Conclusion
3.Write Neanders’s Defence of Ryyme.