The instant of my death Flashcards
1
Q
what does the title mean
A
death symbolises a moment of change, a new beggining
2
Q
intentions (4)
A
- spontaneous moments stay with us
- moments of connection are an important part of travel
- self discovery is the reason for travel
- the choice of a journey challenges us to enjoy the experience
3
Q
where is the poem set
A
northern india ( Spiti)
4
Q
what does caesuera force the reader to do
A
stop and reflect
5
Q
4 most important techniques
A
- enjambment
- caesura
- simile
- juxtaposition
6
Q
purpose of the poem
A
the purpose is to examine how the thought of death changes the way we experience life.A surprise on a long journey becomes the speaker’s wake-up call, a reminder to stay alert and awake to the world. This, the poem hints, can be a surprisingly difficult task.
7
Q
what does the apple in the poem allude to
A
religion, adam and eve ( when it all began)
8
Q
is there a rhyme scheme
A
no
