Conflict poetry: A Poison Tree Flashcards
What’s the moral message of this poem?
That suppressing anger is negative
What sense does a rhyme scheme in this poem create?
A melodic, ironically cheerful tone
What’s anaphora?
The beginning of multiple lines of poetry starting with the same words or phrases
Who wrote A Poison Tree
William Blake
What period was this poem written in?
The Romantic period
Extra: Romanticism links to nature!
What connotations to another STORY does this poem have?
Religious connotations - relates to the Garden of Eden
Extra: Religous time period!
What quote uses the technique anaphora? What does this quote suggest?
“And” This represents Blake’s growing increasing anger as the pace quickens. Suggests he’s getting carried away and losing control of his temper/anger
What quote uses the technique sibilance? What does this suggest?
“Sunned it with smiles” This portrays the sinister tone which will inevitably lead to something awful (murder). Aligns with the underlying feelings of anger. Contrasts to the delightful choice of words - shows he’s trying to bury and hide his anger
Synonyms for anger?
Rage, fury, wrath, ire
What quote uses the technique brutal alliteration? What does this quote suggest?
“Bore an apple bright” This suggests violence and reinforces the likelihood of a murderous outcome. It stands out harshly which gives us a sense of unease. Blake did this to prepare us for an unavoidable homicide.
