Storm on the island - Seamus Heaney Flashcards
1
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summary
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the islanders describe preparing for a storm and their confidence is facing it, However when the storm arrives, it brings fear and destruction to the island and islanders
2
Q
key themes
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power of nature
fear - cruelty of nature
3
Q
form and structure
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no set rythm
unpredictable
4
Q
key quotes
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” we are prepared”
- this shows the controll they have
5
Q
context
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Heaney grew up reading the romantic poets and has said that much of his poetry is influenced by their ideas.
