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The R(a)pe of the Lock
by Alexander Pope (excerpt)

And now, unveil'd, the Toilet stands display'd,
Each silver Vase in mystic order laid.
First, rob'd in white, the Nymph intent adores,
With head uncover'd, the Cosmetic pow'rs.
A heav'nly image in the glass appears,
To that she bends, to that her eyes she rears;
Th' inferior Priestess, at her altar's side,
Trembling begins the sacred rites of Pride.
Unnumber'd treasures ope at once, and here
The various off'rings of the world appear;
From each she nicely culls with curious toil,
And decks the Goddess with the glitt'ring spoil.
This casket India's glowing gems unlocks,
And all Arabia breathes from yonder box.
The Tortoise here and Elephant unite,
Transformed to combs, the speckled, and the white.

Identify the intended meaning of each of the following phrases from the excerpt.

"a heav'nly image" =

"all Arabia breathes" =

"The Tortoise here and the Elephant" =

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This poem shows a comparison between the haircut of a woman named Arabela and the mythological world of the gods. Below is the meaning of the phrases highlighted in the question:

  • a heav'nly image: This phrase is a metaphor for when Arabela looked at her image in the mirror. The poet refers to the vision she had as a celestial image.
  • all Arabia breathes:  In this sentence the poet is referring to the perfume imported from Arabia that Arabella uses. It is also a metaphor for the riches that exist in different places in the world.
  • The Tortoise here and the Elephant: It is also a metaphor for the riches of the world. In addition, in this line the author is referring to the combs that Arabela uses that are made of tortoise shell and elephant tusk.

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