Storm On The Island

Question 1

Narrative

Answer 1

The poem is about a storm which intrudes an island leading the people on the island feeling defenceless and having to do anything to keep their belongings safe.

Question 2

Context

Answer 2

Seamus uses metaphors to depict the political and religious unrest that impacted Northern Island during the troubles.

Question 3

Structure

Answer 3

One stanza, no cut offs with 19 lines making it short and quick to read

Question 4

Form

Answer 4

Dramatic monologue with no consistent rhyme scheme and 10 syllables per line, Iambic pentameter.

Question 5

Language Techniques

Answer 5

Seamus Heaney uses similes, adjectives and plosives to describe the nature of the storm.