Casabianca Flashcards
CAsabianca poem
Who is the main character of the poem ‘Casabianca’?
The main character is Casabianca, a young boy who remains at his post on a burning ship.
What was Casabianca’s father’s order?
His father ordered him not to leave the ship until he returned.
What happens to the ship in the poem?
The ship catches fire during the Battle of the Nile.
What does Casabianca do when the ship catches fire?
He remains at his position out of obedience to his father, even as the ship burns.
How does the poet describe Casabianca in the first stanza?
He is described as standing on the burning deck while everyone else has fled.
What imagery is used to describe the scene around Casabianca?
The flames lit the wreckage of the ship, and the bodies of the dead were also on fire.
How old is Casabianca in the poem?
He is a 13-year-old boy.
What qualities does the poet attribute to Casabianca in the second stanza?
He is described as beautiful, bright, heroic, and proud, despite being childlike.
What does the phrase ‘born to rule the storm’ imply about Casabianca?
It suggests that he possesses a natural bravery and leadership qualities, even in dire circumstances.
What does Casabianca refuse to do without his father’s word?
He refuses to leave his post.
