Poem

Question 1

What, who, when

Answer 1

‘…these trees…’
Sonja Benskin Mesher
September 19th 2017

Question 2

What does it say about Harrogate (4+)

Answer 2

Overall positive
Mentions pump room
Implying H is like a nestled cottage, sheltering you from the suffering of life
Idea of when the weather is terrible H is still a pleasant place to be

Question 3

Useful?

Answer 3

Gives sense of place

Question 4

Not useful? (4)

Answer 4

Only useful to those who understand what it’s inferring
One viewpoint
Use of imagery isn’t reliable or accurate
Poet is from Bournemouth - outsider

Question 5

Compare? (3)

Answer 5

Different = Harrogate when it’s rainy which you would assume is negative however uses the weather to highlight H sense of security and serenity