Heaney- A Call

Question 1

We can picture Heaney’s father as he weeds in the garden, frail and vulnerable

Answer 1

“Down on his hands and knees”

Question 2

We see Heaney’s father as a gentle and exact character

Answer 2

“Touching, inspecting, separating”

Question 3

Heaney’s mind wanders and he is reminded the death edges closer

Answer 3

“Amplified grave ticking of hall clocks”

Question 4

Poignant final line of this poem reveals the lack of communication in their relationship with direct, colloquial language

Answer 4

“I nearly said I loved him”