If Flashcards
What is the poem about
In this poem, he advises his son to move through life with composure, and to always exercise self-control, integrity, and humility
Why is the poem written on octaves
Having a regular metre relates to speakers message that a man should be balanced and measured in his character and approach to life.
What does the metaphor build em up with worn out tools mean
Metaphor of repairing your broken life goals with tools. Life that you build can be destroyed by others.
What does the refraime of if suggest
How hard it is to be a man as there are lots of things that they need to do to be one.
What do the use of contrasts of the abstract nouns trust and doubt suggest
Shows how a man needs to be balanced in his approach to life.
What does the imagery of gambling suggest
People should take risks in their life. But do not dwell on your loses.
How does the poet use polypteton such as wait and waiting.
polyptoton reinforces the poem’s central themes of self-control and the importance of maintaining composure in the face of adversity. By repeating words like “lie,” “lies,” and “hating,” the speaker emphasizes the need to navigate difficult situations with integrity and restraint.
