In Depth Prelude

Question 1

Content

Answer 1

Story of boys love of nature in rowing boat that I still a dealer and fearful respect for power of nature

At first not is calm and confident though hints of weakness- troubled pleasure- then got scared by mountain

Now in awe of mountain and fearful of power of nature which described as huge and mighty forms, that do not live like living men

We should respect nature and not take for granted

Question 2

Language

Answer 2

One summer evening (led by her): her might be nature personified- shows love for nature

An act of stealth… troubled pleasure: confident but oxymoron suggests knows wrong- forebodes the troubling events following

Nothing but the stars and grey sky: emptiness of sky

The horizons bound, a huge peak, black and huge: image of mountain is more shocking (contrast)

Upreared it’s head… measured motion like a living thing: the mountain is personified as powerful beast but calm- contrasts own inferior panic

There hung a darkness: lasting effects of mountain

Question 3

Structure

Answer 3

First person narrative: creates personal sense

Regular rhyme and enjambment add effect of natural speech and personal voice

Extract solid info these section each with different tone and mood: carefree and confident; dark and fearful; reflective and troubled

Lustily I dipped my oars into the silent lake, contrasts, I struck and struck again… trembling oars I turned