Relic

Question 1

Context

Answer 1

• written 1960
• according to scholars Who is considered a career in marine biology
• within the Catholic tradition relic has deep religious significance part of a deceased persons body clothing or belongings
• “time eats itself” reference to ancient symbol of ouroboros Serpent eating its own tail signifies infinity immortality destruction and the circular nature of time

Question 2

Structure

Answer 2

Separation of two stanzas sonnet like plus Cinquain

Question 3

Tone

Answer 3

Confessional tone not traditional

Question 4

Techniques

Answer 4

• repetition of death and decay sea is destructive and constructive
• onomatopoeia sounds of the Sea

Question 5

Form

Answer 5

Dramatic monologue

Question 6

Themes

Answer 6

Subconscious mind life and death