Don Paterson Poems Themes

Question 1

Theme of poem “The Circle” -

Answer 1

• Quest for perfection
• Fate
• Hope
• Everything in the universe is connected.

Question 2

Theme of poem “11:00 Baldoven” -

Answer 2

• Ravaging effects of time
• Concept of past and future as foreign countries.
• Change or impact on our lives.
• Effects of growing up/ loss of innocence.

Question 3

Theme of poem “The Ferryman’s Arms” -

Answer 3

• Duality
• Death
• Contrasts
• Fate/ Destiny

Question 4

Theme of poem “Waking With Russell” -

Answer 4

• Discovery
• Importance
• Second Chances
• Finding happiness/ transformation.