Poetry-Rain Flashcards
Who was the poet of Rain?And when was it wrote?
Rain was written by Edward Thomas in 1916
What are some of the key themes in Rain
Death,Nature,Sympathy for people in WW1 for those who suffered,such as young children and soldiers.
What time period was Rain wrote?
20 Century, Wrote in the trenches in WW1,during training for the war.
What are some things about the author of Rain?
-Edward Thomas was an English war poet
-He died in war and didn’t gain much fame during his life
-He only gained fame after his death
-His poems deal with his war experience
What is the main message of the poem Rain?
-Rain is connected to the life and death.
-Also gives sympathy to the families of people who died (15-24 Million people).
-Also gives some awareness to the horrific experiences of soldiers in the trenches
Why did Edward Thomas write Rain?
Edward Thomas wrote this poem as a response to the conflict in world war 1 and wanted to give sympathy to the families of people who died (15-24 Million) Also give some awareness to the horrific experience of soldiers in the trenches
What is some main methods/language features in Rain?
-Ionic pentameter rhyme scheme
-Symbolism: “Rain” linked with death misfortune and loss throughout the poem tells us that rain us connected to everything and sees all
-Simile:”Like a cold water among broken reeds“. Shows us that he is comparing himself to nothing and making him helpless and weak,he can’t help the living nor comfort the dead
-Repetition:”Rain” Tells us that the poet wants to emphasis this word as death/dead is connected to rain. Also tell us that he doesn’t know when he is going to die. “I shall die and not hear the rain nor give it thanks “. Implying he doesn’t know when he will die
-Imagery:”Blessed are the dead that the rain,rain upon”. This gives us the image in our head that the rain blessed the dead and cleanses them of sin and that rain can help purify us to the next life
