Lochinvar

Answer

Lochinvar is a young knight from the west (Scotland) who comes to claim his love. His main traits are: 1) Faithful in love - devoted and loyal to Ellen, 2) Dauntless in war - fearless and brave in bat…

Answer

A broadsword is a battle sword with a broad, double-edged blade used by knights in combat. In the poem, it's the only weapon Lochinvar carries, showing his confidence and skill as a warrior.

Answer

Lochinvar's urgency is shown through: 1) 'He staid not for brake' - didn't stop for thickets, 2) 'He stopp'd not for stone' - didn't pause for obstacles, 3) 'He swam the Eske river where ford there wa…

Answer

'Dauntless' means fearless or showing no fear. It describes Lochinvar's brave character - he is not afraid of war, danger, or confrontation. This quality is evident when he boldly enters Netherby Hall…

Answer

Lochinvar: faithful in love, dauntless in war, brave, skilled rider, takes action. Bridegroom: 'laggard in love' (slow/timid in romance), 'dastard in war' (coward in battle), 'poor craven' (cowardly),…

Answer

This metaphor compares love to the River Solway's powerful tides. It means love can be intense and overwhelming (swells/rises) but can also fade away (ebbs/recedes). However, Lochinvar uses this metap…

Answer

'Laggard' means someone who lags behind or is slow/timid. 'Dastard' means a coward. These words describe Ellen's intended bridegroom as someone who is both slow in love (not passionate) and cowardly i…

Answer

Ellen shows her mixed emotions through contradictory actions: 1) 'She look'd down to blush' - shows shyness and perhaps shame about her situation, 2) 'She look'd up to sigh' - shows longing and sadnes…