Poetry Anthology

Question 1

London - William Wordsworth Context

Answer 1

He rejected established religion
Lived and worked in London
1794, Industrial Revolution
Stroll through London - Iambic pentameter - 5 iambic feet
Overcrowded London
Romantic Poet

Question 2

Hawk Roosting - Ted Hughes - Context

Answer 2

Ted was known to be a war poet
Is it about politicians?? Hitler, Stalin
Written just after WW2 ended
Grew up in the countryside
North, surrounded by animals

Question 3

Living Space - Imitiaz Dharker - Context

Answer 3

Fragile Homes and lives
Poverty is prevalent
Poor build quality
1/2 UK, 1/2 India
Born in Pakistan
Has a good view of difference in quality of life

Question 4

Ozymandias - Percy Shelley - Context

Answer 4

Arrogance - regardless of what he had when he was alive, he will lose it when he dies
His power is insignificant despite his attempts
King Ramasees II
Sonnet Form
Love for power
1817