Death the Leveller

by James Shirley

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Death the Leveller Questions and Answers

What is the meaning of "Death's purple altar" in the poem "Death the Leveller" by James Shirley?

What is a summary of the poem "Death the Leveller"?

“The glories of our blood and state / Are shadows, not substantial things.” Identify the figure of speech in the above lines from “Death the Leveller.”

What does the phrase "victor-victim" in "Death the Leveller" mean? How does it connect to the poem's theme?

How are the themes developed in the poem "Death the Leveller"?

"Some men with swords may reap the field." What does this mean?

What do "sceptre and crown" and "scythe and spade" stand for, and what do they symbolize?

What are some examples of metaphor and metonymy in the poem "Death the Leveller"?

How does killing of men bring fresh laurels in "Death the Leveller"?

Was is the historical context of the poem "Death the Leveller"?

Please paraphrase the following lines of verse: '' The glories of our blood and state Are shadows, not substantial things; There is no armour against fact; Death lays his icy hand on kings.'' please paraphrase by using simple terms.

What is the meaning of "blood" in the first line of "Death the Leveller" by James Shirley?

What is a summary and analysis for the poem "Death the Leveller" by James Shirley?

Why does the speaker use the phrase "poor crooked scythe" in the poem "Death the Leveller"?

According to James Shirley, what happens to the men who "reap the field" with swords in "Death the Leveller"?

What, according to the poet, are shadows in "Death at the Leveller"?

In "Death the Leveller," what can survive death? What are the things that blossom in the dust? Why?

What lesson do we get from the poem "Death the Leveller" by James Shirley?

Interpretation of "Death the Leveller" by James Shirley? Can someone please explain briefly the definition or meaning of some of the lines? Thank you.