Maude Clare

Maude Clare is a poem by Christina Rossetti which focuses on characterisation. There is a contrast between the two leading women, Maude Clare a Nell. Nell is described as looking like a 'village maid' compared to Maude who the narrator describes as a 'queen.' Rossetti gives Maude more attention in the poem however portrays her as a bitter character who is perhaps arrogant in her role. Yet again Rossetti shows the male as being weak and gives him little voice, the only words he says are 'lady' and 'Maude Clare' showing the focus stays on the women, particularly Maude.