Digging Analysis Flashcards
What does the S sound in “squelch and slap/ Of soggy peat “ create?
The soft S sound mimics the feeling and sound of the soft, soggy peat
What does the alliteration in, “the spade sinks into gravelly ground” create?
The S sound suggests the slicing of the spade through the earth and the G sounds the gravelly resistance of the soil
What are the themes in ‘Digging’
Family, identity, tradition and skill
How do we know Heaney has pride in his father?
He says, “By God, the old man could handle a spade”
Give an example of a simile in digging
“Snug as a gun”. This shows how perfectly the pen sits in Heaney’s hand
How do we know Heaney’s father was skilled in his work?
“Stooping in rhythm through potato drills” and how his boot and his knee fit the spade perfectly
