Obsession for Beauty in 'The Rape of The Lock': Significance in Modern Society

Obsession for Beauty in 'The Rape of The Lock': Significance in Modern Society
Introduction to 'The Rape of the Lock,
About Alexander Pope,
Obsession for Beauty in The Rape of The Lock,
Significance in Modern Society:
Pinjara Khubsurti ka (2020),
Glow & Lovely

1. Obsession for Beauty in 'The Rape of The Lock': Significance in Modern Society Presented by : Pallavi Parmar Presented at:- Smt. Sujata Binoy Gardi, Department of English, MKBU, Bhavnagar

2. Personal Information Presented by:- Pallavi Rameshbhai Parmar Roll Number:- 33 Enrollment Number:- 5108230034 Paper 102: Literature of the Neo-classical Period Batch:-2023-2025 (M.A. Sem 1) Date:- 31 October, 2023 Subject Code:- 22393 Email:- [email protected]

3. Table of contents 01 02 03 04 05 06 Introduction to 'The Rape of the Lock’ Obsession for Beauty in The Rape of The Lock Obsession for Beauty and Its Significance in Modern Society. About Alexander Pope Continue… Conclusion

4. Introduction to 'The Rape of the Lock: First published : 1712 Published again : 1714 G e nre : Mock epic poem Setting : London, England, In the early 18th century Characters: Belinda, a young woman; The Baron, a man who steals Belinda's curl of hair; Ariel, the sylph queen; and Various other sylphs and gods (“The Rape of the Lock | Mock Epic, Satire, Caricature”)

5. Alexander Pope Born: May 22, 1688, in London, England Died: May 30, 1744, in Twickenham, England Occupation : Poet Genres : Mock-heroic, epic, satirical, and didactic poetry. Notable works : The Rape of the Lock, An Essay on Criticism, The Dunciad, and An Essay on Man (“Alexander Pope - “The Rape of the Lock””)

6. Obsession for Beauty in The Rape of The Lock Not with more glories, in the dawn of youth, Shone Venus, goddess of love and truth; As now Belinda, in her coach of glass, Ascends triumphant to the Sylphs' high mass. (Pope, Canto i)

7. Belinda's beauty is compared to the goddess Venus. Descriptive language highlights her beauty: "sparkling stars" for her eyes "roses" for her cheeks "coral" for her lips "pearl necklace" on her neck Pope emphasizes her slender waist and full bosom, reflecting physical ideals of the time. Emphasizes the obsession with beauty and appearance in society. Highlights the poem's satire on trivial and superficial values. Continue…

8. Now, awful Beauty puts on all her arms, And Venus threatens with her powerful charms. Each powder puffs a fragrant grain, Each gentle air conveys the balmy rain; (Pope, Canto ii) - Belinda uses cosmetics like powder and perfume to enhance her beauty. - She dresses in the finest clothes and jewelry. - The description indicates that she dedicates significant time and effort to her appearance. - Emphasizes the societal emphasis on beauty and the lengths individuals go to maintain it. Continue …

9. Significance in Modern Society Pinjara Khubsurti ka (2020) Glow & Lovely

10. Conclusion In nutshell , we can say that the type of thinking associated with 18th-century individuals in terms of beauty or the same vibrant thinking described by Alexander Pope in 'Rape of the Lock' can be observed in today's people's respect for humanity.”

11. References: “Alexander Pope - “The Rape of the Lock.”” Project Gutenberg , 2003, https://www.gutenberg.org/files/9800/9800-h/9800-h.htm#section1 . Accessed 31 October 2023. Britannica, The Editors of Encyclopaedia. "The Rape of the Lock". Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 Sep. 2023, https://www.britannica.com/topic/The-Rape-of-the-Lock . Accessed 31 October 2023. Butt, John Everett. “Alexander Pope | English Poet, Satirist & Essayist.” Britannica , 10 September 2023, https://www.britannica.com/biography/Alexander-Pope-English-author . Accessed 31 October 2023.