Hawk Roosting

Question 1

T.T.O.F.T.W.M.E.C

Answer 1

THE TOP OF THE WOOD, MY EYES CLOSED

Powerful position

At peace

Top of the food chain

Question 2

T.C.O.T.H.T

Answer 2

THE CONVENIENCE OF THE HIGH TREES

Paradox since suggests ease but symbolises unattainability

Evokes image of lofty trees symbolising dreams and aspirations

Question 3

I.K.W.I.P.B.I.I.A.M

Answer 3

I KILL WHERE I PLEASE BECAUSE IT IS ALL MINE

Monosyllabic

In control

Superiority, narcissism and violence

Question 4

M.M.A.T.O.H

Answer 4

My manners are tearing off heads

Oxymoron juxtaposes politeness with extreme violence

Question 5

T.S.I.B.M

Answer 5

THE SUN IS BEHIND ME

Arrogance and untouchable

Double meaning

Powerful existence - nature

Question 6

I.A.G.T.K.T.L.T

Answer 6

I AM GOING TO KEEP THINGS LIKE THIS

Unwavering and certainty

King of animal kingdom

Question 7

Context

Answer 7

Hughes was poet laureate until 1984

Rooted in nature

Animals live out the survival of the fittest narrative

Humans strive for success

Question 8

Form and structure

Answer 8

Racist tone

Dramatic monologue

Controlled with four line stanzas