Eavan Boland - This Moment

Question 1

Fragment sentences set the scene
Ordinary, universal, relatable
Twilight creates an air of mystery and suspense
Dusk is a time of Change (transition of day to night)

Answer 1

A neighbourhood. At dusk.

Question 2

Dramatic,ominous, intriguing
What else takes place under the cover of dark
People move into houses
Life continues inside

Answer 2

Things are getting ready to happen out of sight

Question 3

Plants growing

Assonance creates rhythm

Answer 3

Rinds slanting around fruit

Question 4

Nature is holding its breath, waiting
Dramatic pause before action
Suspense
Pivotal point

Answer 4

But not yet

Question 5

Very visual scene simple simile

Answer 5

Yellow as butter

Question 6

Central image/scene
A thing of beauty
Motherhood at the centre of nature 
Children grow up quickly this will only last a moment
Short moment so full of love

Answer 6

A woman leans down to catch a child who has run into her arms

Question 7

Progress
Things happen out of sight
Life continues
Nature moving again after witnessing the moment
Children are raised In the dark - not appreciated, mothers work done behind the scene

Answer 7

Apples sweeten in the dark

Question 8

Themes

Answer 8

Suburbia (finding beautiful in the ordinary)
Motherhood (mother’s work is done out of sight)
Nature (hidden beauty)
Change (dusk and children growing quickly)