Continuum

Question 1

Meaning:

Answer 1

The author writes his inability to come up with material to write about. At night he experiences a surreal world, his reality/dreams blend together in one work of poetry. Ironic that when he finds nothing to write about, he writes about his inability to write.

Question 2

Themes

Answer 2

Writers Block
Insomnia
The universe as a metaphor

Question 3

Universe as a metaphor

Answer 3

Words that relate to the universe/night sky ‘moon’ ‘planet’ ‘creation’ ‘dark place’ ‘night sky empties’ Imagery of night. Universe his inspiration for the poem constant references.

Question 4

First/Second Stanza

Answer 4

Set the scene of the poem and the main ideas, of him suffering from writers block and insomnia.

Question 5

Third Stanza

Answer 5

Goes outside for universe to give him ideas. ‘Privets’ act as a barrier and ‘washed-out’ signifies his lack of ideas.

Question 6

Stanza Four

Answer 6

Doesn’t really know ‘query’, ‘something’, perhaps still writing the poem. Universe opposing him ‘adversary’

Question 7

Stanza Five

Answer 7

Constant dwelling on problem of not being able to sleep and suffering from a lack of imagination/writers block.

Question 8

Stanza Six/Seven

Answer 8

Change into third person also with next stanza. ‘Demiurge’ illusive and uncontrollable. Creeps back into the house.