Extract from, The Prelude

Question 1

Context

Answer 1

both parents died
lived with a relative but had a bad relationship - spent most of time outside
Lake District
Romantic poet against the industrial revolution
monarchies/institute
looks to beauty and simplicity of nature and past

Question 2

Form

Answer 2

3 part autobiographical epic
spiritual adventure to the poet
Cyclical Structure
Single Stanza

Question 3

Key Ideas

Answer 3

criticises the arrogance of human assumption of power when nature is superior
it is not nature that he is afraid of but the realisation of his own ignorance and insignificance ( discovers himself and his role in the world )

Question 4

Key Quote 1

Answer 4

Troubled Pleasure

Question 5

Key Quote 1 Analysis

Answer 5

Oxymoron - shows that he is taking an exciting risk, knows what he is doing bt feels good

Question 6

Key Quote 2

Answer 6

Proud of his skill

Question 7

Key Quote 2 Analysis

Answer 7

arrogant- thinks he is bigger/ better than nature
This contrasts how he feels at the end of the poem when he realises how powerful nature is

Question 8

Key Quote 3

Answer 8

back to the covert of the willow tree

Question 9

Key Quote 3 Analysis

Answer 9

wants to go back to comfort, what he knows. He wants protection. Shows that he now found out there is more protection from nature and the strength of nature.