STORM ON ISLAND THEMES

Question 1

Safety vs Danger: Imagery

Answer 1

At the start of the poem, the Islanders feel safe and secure. This is ironic, given the way the storm attacks them.

Question 2

Images of safety

Answer 2

“Sink walls in rock and roof them with good slate”.
“Wizened earth”.
“Never troubled us”.

Question 3

Images of danger

Answer 3

“Blows full blast”.
“It pummels your house too”.
“Exploding”.
“Spits like a tame cat / Turned savage”.
“We are bombarded”.