The hind and the panther. The Hind And The Panther, A Poem In Three Parts : Part I. by John Henry Dryden 2022-10-18
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The "Hind and Panther" is a poem written by John Dryden in the late 17th century. The poem is a satirical allegory that uses the metaphor of a hind (a female deer) and a panther to represent the Church of England and the Church of Rome, respectively.
The hind represents the Church of England, which is depicted as a pure and innocent creature that is devoted to God. The panther, on the other hand, represents the Church of Rome, which is depicted as a deceitful and cunning creature that is more concerned with power and wealth than with spiritual purity.
Throughout the poem, the hind and the panther engage in a debate over the merits of their respective churches. The hind argues that the Church of England is true to the teachings of Jesus and is guided by the Holy Spirit, while the panther claims that the Church of Rome has the true authority and that the Church of England has strayed from the true path.
Despite the panther's attempts to deceive and mislead the hind, the hind remains steadfast in her faith and refuses to be swayed by the panther's arguments. In the end, the hind triumphs over the panther, demonstrating the superiority of the Church of England over the Church of Rome.
The "Hind and Panther" is a powerful allegory that uses the relationship between these two animals to explore the themes of faith, purity, and the corrupting influence of power and wealth. It is a timeless work that continues to speak to readers today, reminding us of the importance of staying true to our values and beliefs.
The hind and the panther a poem, in three parts.
John Dryden: The Critical Heritage London: Routledge, 1996 pp. Nor can the usurper long abstain from food ; 1270 Already he has tasted Pigeon's blood, And may be tempted to his former fare, When this indulgent lord shall late to Heaven repair. Christie in the Clarendon Press edition, with a few corrections. One would have thought it some Ægyptian Piece, 1045 With Garden-Gods, and barking Deities, More thick than Ptolomey has stuck the Skies. Then granting that unerring guide we want, That such there is you stand obliged to grant: 480 Our Saviour else were wanting to supply Our needs and obviate that Necessity.
What though your native kennel still be small, 200 Bounded betwixt a puddle and a wall ; Yet your victorious colonies are sent Where the North Ocean girds the continent. For you may palm upon us new for old, All, as they say, that glitters is not gold. This loose use of the infinitive, a survival of the old gerund, is common in Elizabethan English. That Conscience, which to all their Crimes was mute, 1215 Now calls aloud, and cryes to Persecute. His ragged tail betwixt his legs he wears, Close clapped for shame ; but his rough crest he rears, And pricks up his predestinating ears. If men transact like brutes, 'tis equal then For brutes to claim the privilege of men. Three of them by Dryden's favorite publisher Jacob Tonson Macdonald, 1939: 24a; 24d; 24e , and the other two were published in Dublin by James Watson and Andrew Crook respectively Macdonald, 1939: 24b; 24c.
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Buzzard, " a sort of great Hawk or Kite ; also a senseless Fellow, an ignorant Fool " Bailey. True to her King her principles are found; Oh that her practice were but half so sound! Those who are driven into the Fold are, generally speaking, rather made Hypocrites then Converts. . Now last, your sons a double Pæan sound, A Treatise of Humility is found. See eNotes Ad-Free Start your 48-hour free trial to get access to more than 30,000 additional guides and more than 350,000 Homework Help questions answered by our experts.
. LGod like the tyrant of the skies is placed, 215 And kings, like slaves, beneath the crowd debased. This she desired her to accept, and stay, 44 THE HIND AND THE PANTHER. Taken as a whole, The Hind and the Panther is an allegorical and argumentative treatment of the religious conflicts that took place in England during the reign of King James II. THE HIND AND THE PANTHER, NOTES,.
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The Egyptian god, Anubis, was represented with the head of a jackal or dog-ape. Each limb may be elaborately chiselled, but he is infelix operis summa, quid ponere totum nescit. This alludes, according to Scott, to the fact that Burnet, while vicar of Salton, in East Lothian, drew up a memorial of the abuses of the Scotch bishops, and was instrumental in procuring the induction of Presbyterian divines into vacant churches. MUCH malice mingled with a little wit Perhaps may censure this mysterious writ, Because the Muse has peopled Caledon With Panthers, Bears, and Wolves and beasts unknown, As if we were not stocked with monsters of our own. After some common talk what rumours ran, The lady of the spotted muff began. Also in part 1, Dryden includes a moving and beautifully expressed confession of his own religious faith.
Rest then, my soul, from endless anguish freed; Nor sciences thy guide, nor sense thy creed. Thus some contract and some enlarge the space : In Pope and Council who denies the place, Assisted from above with God's unfailing grace 1 95 Those canons all the needful points contain ; Their sense so obvious and their words so plain, That no disputes about the doubtful text Have hitherto the labouring world perplexed. The Lion buys no converts ; if he did, Beasts would be sold as fast as he could bid. What one can plead the rest can plead as well, For amongst equals lies no last appeal, r 470 And all confess themselves are fallible. On these prolixly thankful she enlarged ; Then with acknowledgments her self she charged ; 45 For friendship, of it self an holy tie, Is made more sacred by adversity. Merlin, the famous enchanter, who, according to Geoffrey of Monmouth, flourished in Britain about the middle of the fifth century. Your Test he would repeal, his peers restore ; This when he says he means, he means no more.
In vain the sects assayed their utmost art, With offered treasure to espouse their part ; Their treasures were a bribe too mean to move his heart. A wondrous charity you have in store For all reformed to pass the narrow door, So much, that Mahomet had scarcely more. Some, who, before, her fellowship disdained, Scarce, and but scarce, from inborn rage restrained, Now frisked about her, and old kindred feigned. Refers, according to Scott, to Burnet's having just acquired the right of naturalisation in Holland by marrying Mrs. Most prophecies are of a piece with these, Each Nostradamus can foretell with ease: 520 Not naming persons, and confounding times, One casual truth supports a thousand lying rimes. With texts point-blank and plain he faced the foe : And did not Satin tempt our Saviour so? Now, if you damn this censure as too bold, Judge by your selves, and think not others sold.
The Hind And The Panther, A Poem In Three Parts : Part I. by John Henry Dryden
The Diary of John Evelyn. Bare benting times, and moulting Months may come, When lagging late, they cannot reach their home: Or Rent in schism, for so their Fate decrees, 1285 Like the Tumultuous Colledge of the Bees; They fight their Quarrel, by themselves opprest; The Tyrant smiles below, and waits the falling feast. . In the mean time let him consider whether he deserved not a more severe reprehension than I gave him formerly, for using 6 THE HIND AND THE PANTHER. Besides, in Popery they thought you nurst, 25 As evil tongues will ever speak the worst, Because some forms and ceremonies some You kept, and stood in the main question dumb.
