Climbing my grandfather Flashcards

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Extended metaphor

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Of mountaineering implies grandfather is monumental piece of nature but also complex to get to know. Metaphors for process of getting to know him

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Climbing extended metaphors

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Metaphorical for grandfathers status and experience he’s gained through his life or admiration. Could make him seem distance and complex hard to know.

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” easy scramble”

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Demonstrates the complex nature of getting to know his grandfather through oxymoron language.

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Environmental imagery

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Watching clouds and birds circle” natural imagery refers to water houses environmental background and how grandson and grandfathers have a natural and beautiful relationship. They are very high up metaphorically showing the respect and overwhelming status of grandfather but also how he has finished climbing and learning about his grandfather.

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“Firm shoulders”

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Typically used in literature as symbols of bearing weight. “Firm” describing them puts respect and implies he is very resilient but also the grandson feels safe and is trusting the grandfather to keep him from falling.

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Quotes

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“Firm shoulders”
“Easy scramble”
Extended metaphors of climbing and mountaineering

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Stanza

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1 unbroken stanza continues theme of mountaineering. Reflects the daunting relentless journey of climbing a mountain but also learning more about his grandfather. Difficult

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