Theme. A theme is a central idea in a literary work. As you read “To Althea, from Prison,” look for words that indicate the poem’s theme.
Image. An image is language that creates a concrete representation of an object or an experience.
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The most famous of Lovelace’s poems, “To Althea, from Prison,” probably was written while Lovelace was imprisoned in 1642. Lovelace and Sir John Suckling are often paired as representative of the “Cavalier spirit,” but while both their work and their lives share similarities, there are as many differences. While Suckling’s verse is often flippant and lighthearted, Lovelace’s verse is thoughtful and somber.
As you read the poem, make a cluster chart listing the images in the poem.
What beliefs and relationships sustain and support you in times of distress?
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