Summary:
John Keats’ Ode to Psyche is a lyrical poem in which the poet addresses Psyche, the Greek goddess of the soul. Unlike other deities, Psyche lacks a traditional temple and worshippers, which inspires Keats to become her devoted priest. He imagines a temple for her within his mind, built with his creative power. Through rich imagery and reflective tone, Keats explores themes of beauty, imagination, and personal devotion. The poem highlights the poet’s deep admiration for Psyche and his belief in the ability of poetry to immortalize beauty.
| Question | Answer |
| Poem Name | Ode to Psyche |
| Poet | John Keats |
| Year Written | 1819 |
| Poem Type | Ode (lyric poem) |
| Rhyme Scheme | Irregular, flexible structure |
| Themes | Power of imagination, beauty, and devotion |
| Tone | Dreamy, reflective, reverent |
| Mythological Figure | Psyche, the Greek goddess of the soul |
| Setting | The poet’s imagination |
| Main Literary Devices | Metaphor, imagery, personification |
| Unique Aspect | Psyche lacks traditional temples and worshippers |
| Keats’ Worship Style | He builds a temple for Psyche in his mind |
1. : Who is addressed in Ode to Psyche?
(A) Aphrodite
(B) Psyche
(C) Artemis
(D) Hera
2. : What is unique about Psyche compared to other deities?
(A) She is the most powerful goddess
(B) She has no temples or dedicated worshippers
(C) She is the daughter of Zeus
(D) She is worshipped in Greece and Rome
3. : How does Keats propose to worship Psyche?
(A) By offering sacrifices
(B) By building a temple in his mind
(C) By composing hymns for her
(D) By asking people to worship her
4. : Which literary device is prominently used in Ode to Psyche?
(A) Simile
(B) Metaphor
(C) Alliteration
(D) Irony
5. : What is the main theme of the poem?
(A) The power of logic
(B) The struggle for survival
(C) Imagination, beauty, and devotion
(D) The decline of mythology
6. : In which year was Ode to Psyche written?
(A) 1817
(B) 1819
(C) 1820
(D) 1821
7. : What poetic form does Keats use in Ode to Psyche?
(A) Sonnet
(B) Ballad
(C) Ode
(D) Elegy
8. : What is Keats’ tone in the poem?
(A) Angry and resentful
(B) Dreamy and reflective
(C) Sarcastic and ironic
(D) Logical and argumentative
9. : Which collection of poems included Ode to Psyche?
(A) Endymion
(B) Poems, 1817
(C) Lamia, Isabella, The Eve of St. Agnes, and Other Poems
(D) Hyperion
10. : What does Keats compare his imagination to in the poem?
(A) A flowing river
(B) A garden filled with flowers
(C) A vast ocean
(D) A dark forest
