Climbing My Grandfather (P)

Question 1

Exposition

”without a rope or net.”

Answer 1

A01
The child is starting at the grandfathers feet and climbing up
A02
-lexical field of “rope” and “net”, the grandson feels safe and doesn’t need the safety precautions when climbing
-extended metaphor of the grandfather as a mountain, the grandson ses grandfather as permanent reliable and impressive
IAAI: he’s Mount Everest

A03
Waterhouse may want to showcase the loving bond between young children and their grandparents.

Question 2

Mid point

” The nails / are splintered and give good purchase “

Answer 2

A01
The boy reaches and rests at the grandfather’s hands

A02:
Image of the grandfather , aged, worked the land
Reliable noun phrase “good purchase”, solid dependable reassuring and safe
Climbing motif creates a sense of adventure that reflects the child’s excitement
Enjambment used to mirror the motion of climbing and steady progress
A03
Slow and steady a firm presence of the grandfather, he is as solid as rock and as immovable as a mountain

Question 3

Denouement

”slow pulse of his good heart “

Answer 3

A01
The boy has reached the top of the grandfather’s head and is content to listen to him breathe

A02
Simple monosyllabic line: the structure of the poem imitates the grandfather’s steady heartbeat.
Admirable adj: the grandfather was a kind gentle person with a warm and honest character

A03
How we need to appreciate our grandparents as they bring a sense of stability to our lives