After Blenheim Questions and Answers

Comment on the appropriateness of the title of the poem ‘After Blenheim’ by Robert Southey.

Comment on the character old Kaspar in Robert Southey’s poem After Blenheim.

In the poem After Blenheim by Robert Southey, who were the people present in the scene and what were they doing?

Explain the poetic devices and figures of speech employed in Robert Southey’s poem After Blenheim.

What terms have the characters used to describe the Battle of Blenheim in Robert Southey’s poem?

What is your opinion of the poem ‘After Blenheim’ by Robert Southey? Do you like it? Why or why not?

Answer the following short-answer type/ objective questions on the poem “After Blenheim” by Robert Southey.

Draw a character sketch of the little girl Wilhelmine in the poem “After Blenheim” by Robert Southey.

What is the reason behind war which Old Kaspar does not know in the poem “After Blenheim” by Robert Southey?

Many people celebrate the victory of their motherland in war, but still the poet doesn’t want to call it a ‘great victory’. Why?