Follower Flashcards
What is the significance of the possessive pronoun in the context?
Shows how much the speaker loves his father and has a strong connection with him
The use of possessive pronouns often indicates emotional ties and personal relationships.
What does sibilance imply in the text?
Creates a soft sound juxtaposed with the father’s power
Sibilance can enhance the auditory quality of a poem, adding layers of meaning.
What does the farming equipment symbolize?
How hard the father works and the range of his skills
Farming equipment often represents labor, skill, and dedication in literature.
What is the effect of the simile ‘His shoulders globed like a full Sail Strung Between the shafts and the furrow’?
Emphasises the speed and purpose with which the father ploughs
Similes draw comparisons that can create vivid imagery and deeper understanding.
What does the verb ‘worked’ highlight about the father?
His physical strength and masculinity
Verbs can convey action and contribute to character development.
What does the symbol of the ‘globe’ indicate about the father?
The father is the centre of the boy’s universe
Symbols often carry deeper meanings that reflect relationships and roles.
What does formal address signify in the context of the relationship?
Respect
Formal address can indicate social status, respect, or the nature of a relationship.
Fill in the blank: The father’s strength is juxtaposed with his _______.
[sensitivity and loving relationship with his son]
What is the primary theme of TINI?
Son’s struggle to follow in father’s footsteps
This theme emphasizes the challenges faced by the son in comparison to his father’s achievements.
What literary device is used to highlight the differences between the son and father?
Juxtaposition
Juxtaposition contrasts the son’s clumsiness with the father’s stability.
Provide an example that illustrates the son’s struggle.
I stumbled in his hobnailed wake, Fell sometimes on the polished sod;
This line shows the speaker’s physical and metaphorical struggle to keep up with his father’s legacy.
What perspective is employed in TINI?
First person
The first-person perspective allows for a direct comparison between the speaker and his father.
What does the speaker reflect on in TINI?
The differences between himself and his father
This reflection moves beyond mere glorification of the father.
What connotations are associated with the adjective used in TINI?
Beauty and cleanliness
These connotations indicate how the speaker romanticizes his father’s work.
