Topic Notes

•  Comment on the Opening of “The Rape of the Lock.” Comment on the opening of “The Rape of the Lock.” "The Rape of the Lock" (1712) is one of the famous mock-epic poems by Alexander Pope (1688-1744). This Epic Poem begins with a light-hearted and [...]
• How Did the Poet Finally Console Belinda?How did the poet finally console Belinda? Consolation is needed when someone is in grief. In Alexander Pope's (1688-1744) "The Rape of the Lock" (1712), the heroine, Belinda, experiences a terrible incident. Baron has cut [...]
• Write Down the Significance of the Title of the Poem “The Rape of the Lock.” Write down the significance of the title of the poem “The Rape of the Lock.”  The significance of a literary title lies in the appropriateness of the story to the title. The satirical masterpiece "The [...]
•  How does Belinda perform her toilette with the help of her Sylphs? How does Belinda perform her toilette with the help of her Sylphs? Belinda is a beautiful and fashionable young woman in Alexander Pope's (1688-1744) "The Rape of the Lock" (1712). She is busy with her [...]
• How Did Belinda Win the Game of Ombre in Hampton Court?How did Belinda win the game of Ombre in Hampton Court? Ombre is a Pope’s contemporary popular card game. It is played between three participants. In Alexander Pope's (1688-1744) "The Rape of the Lock" (1712), [...]
• The Rape of the Lock as a Social Satire. Consider “The Rape of the Lock” as a social satire.  Social satire predominates in the work of Alexander Pope (1688-1744). It is a way to criticize and condemn society for its evils. "The Rape of [...]
• Sketch the Character of Belinda.Sketch the character of Belinda. Alexander Pope (1688-1744) is a renowned poet of the 18th century. He presents Belinda as the central figure in his mock-epic poem "The Rape of the Lock" (1712). This work [...]
• The Rape of Lock as a Mock EpicDiscuss Pope’s “The Rape of Lock” as a mock epic. A mock-heroic epic humorously imitates classical epic style and form. It employs elevated language to depict trivial or absurd subjects. The neo-classical writer Alexander Pope’s [...]
• Supernatural Elements in “The Rape of the Lock.”Comment on Pope's treatment of supernatural elements in “The Rape of the Lock.” Or Comment on the supernatural machinery in “The Rape of the Lock.” Or, Comment on the use of supernatural machinery in “The [...]
• Umbriel’s Journey to the Cave of SpleenComment on Umbriel's journey to the Cave of Spleen. Or What is the significance of Umbriel's journey to the Cave of Spleen in Alexander Pope's “The Rape of the Lock?” “The Rape of the Lock” [...]