Is it possilbe to use literary pronouns(e.g. ye,thee,thy) for a situation
in which the one addressed is not present?
This can be an example:
"O my immortal beloved,Where art thou?"
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Is it possilbe to use literary pronouns(e.g. ye,thee,thy) for a situation
in which the one addressed is not present?
This can be an example:
"O my immortal beloved,Where art thou?"
Thou, thee, etc., are old forms which are now out of use in ordinary speech. Usage was based on position:
Subject pronoun: thou (singular), ye (plural)
Object pronoun: thee (singular & plural)
Possessive pronoun: thine, thy
There are, however, two modern uses of thou, thy, etc.:—
(1) In elevated style, especially in poetry.
2) In addressing the Deity, as in prayers.
Read more here English Language : PERSONAL PRONOUNS
Yes.
"Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou, Romeo?" - he was delayed!
We do it still: someone waiting for somebody and looking at their watch and saying, "Where the hell is she?"
What made you think you couldn't? In writing, and plays, it's just expressing one's thoughts aloud.