Below the Green Corrie Flashcards
context
- born in 1910
- about his nostalgia for the Green Corrie
- he was a primary school teacher
what quote is “TMGRM”?
“the mountains gathered round me”
analysis of “the mountains gathered round me”
- personification of mountains - image of sharp, unfeeling landscape
- threatening environment
- surrounded, no escape, trapped
what quote is “TFMWMAT”?
“they filled me with mountains and thunders”
analysis of “they filled me with mountains and thunders”
- metaphor
- this stanza is a volta from the last one
- “filled me” - empowered by the mountains and nature
- warm, comfortable feeling from the mountains
what quote is “MLWEWAIOT”?
“my life was enriched with an infusion of theirs”
analysis of “my life was enriched with an infusion of theirs”
- metaphor
- he is strengthened physically and mentally by the mountains
- “infusion” - he carries a part of the mountains in him
- the mountains have become a part of him
- “enriched” - the mountains are a desirable quality
what quote is “TSMWWABOL”?
“that swashbuckling mountain was wearing a bandolier of light”
analysis of “that swashbuckling mountain was wearing a bandolier of light”
- “swashbuckling” - allusion to children’s interest in pirates
- “bandolier of light” - heavy dignity, protection, bring light to the world
- “swashbuckling” - the mountains are not weak and shouldn’t be mocked but respected
who is the poet?
Norman MacCraig
poet intentions
share his experience when he is surrounded by mountains. He experiences a range of emotions as a result of the beauty of the mountains
readers reaction
feel empowered by nature and the mountains
themes
- nature
- power of nature
- nostalgia
- memories
