Christina Georgina Rosetti is the poet who wrote the poem 'Goblins market' but it isn't just reading the poem that we looked at, it is many interesting interpretations she included and why these were important.
Interpretations;
Erotic
Redemption
Moral
Marxism
Feminism
Erotic is a large part of the poem: quotes such as;
'Unpecked cherry'
hint at virginity and sex, there are many more quotes to back this up.
Redemption: It is strongly thought that towards the end of the poem Laura is seeking redemption from Lizzie, Lizzie put herself at risk for her sister, though she had previously not listened and given in to the Goblin men, this then leads on to the important interpretation feminism, the example of the sisters strong bond, shows feminism. Feminism in Goblins market is backed up as the only males are the Goblins who are represented as aggresive and unhuman, where as the girls are described to be innocent and beautiful,
'like two lilies in one stem'
this only broadens the Feministic interpretation in Goblins Market.
The temptation of the fruit in goblins market is where the marxism, where the Goblins are desperate for trade and consumerism, they even took Lauras lock of hair;
'She cut of her golden lock'
this represents Laura almost selling herself and giving away her innocence. Many interpretations in Goblins market are there for a reason and tell us a lot about the poet Christina Rosetti and hopefully we will understand more as to why they are in there.
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