Storm on the Island Flashcards
1
Q
who wrote the poem?
A
Seamus Heaney
2
Q
why is the title of the poem significant?
A
Island are surrounded by water which makes the reader realise how vulnerable they are.
3
Q
Pick out 3 key quotes from the poem.
A
- We are prepared:
- Spits like a tame cat Turned savage
- you might think the sea is company, Exploding comfortably.
4
Q
outline the context of the poem.
A
Set in Ireland where the Catholics and Protestants were disputing over religious unsettlements.
5
Q
how is the poem structured?
A
blank verse which makes the poem seem like a rant or conversation.
6
Q
what is the mood at the end of the poem?
A
The poem ends with the line ‘it is a huge nothing that we fear’ which makes the storm seen invisible. This contrasts to the start of the poem.
