The Rape of the Lock
Introduction + Context
Plot Summary
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Canto I Canto II Canto III Canto IV Canto V
Themes
All Themes The Triviality of Court Life Beauty vs. Poetry Gender Religion and Morality
Quotes
Characters
All Characters Belinda Ariel The Baron Thalestris Umbriel The Queen of Spleen Clarissa
Terms
All Terms Berenice’s Locks Ombre Rape Spleen Sylph
Symbols
All Symbols The Lock Playing Cards
Quizzes
All Quizzes Canto I Quiz Canto II Quiz Canto III Quiz Canto IV Quiz Canto V Quiz
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The Rape of the Lock

by

Alexander Pope
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