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Question 12 • English 12 B

Constructed ResponseThe question below refers to the selection “She Walks in Beauty.”

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In “She Walks in Beauty,” Byron presents the woman as an ideal of balanced beauty in both appearance and character. Her beauty is not flashy or excessive; instead, it comes from harmony between “dark and bright.” The poem emphasizes softness, calmness, and purity, suggesting that her outward loveliness reflects inner goodness. Byron’s imagery of night skies and stars creates a gentle, glowing effect, while his careful contrasts show that her face perfectly blends light and shade. Altogether, the poem suggests that true beauty includes innocence, peace, and moral grace as well as physical attractiveness.

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