The Lake Isle Of Innisfree Flashcards
What is the main theme of ‘The Lake Isle of Innisfree’?
Longing for peace and tranquility found in nature
What does the speaker yearn to escape from in the poem?
The hustle and bustle of urban life
List three elements of nature mentioned in the poem.
- A small cabin
- Nine bean-rows
- A hive for the honey-bee
What does the phrase ‘I will arise and go now’ signify?
A strong desire to escape the constraints of city life
How does the speaker feel about Innisfree?
It represents a refuge from the chaos of modern existence
What idea does the poem convey about true peace?
True peace is to be found in nature
Complete the phrase: ‘for peace comes _______ slow.’
dropping
What auditory image enhances the sense of tranquility in the poem?
Lake water lapping
What type of imagery does Yeats use to create a sensory experience?
Vivid imagery
Provide an example of visual imagery from the poem.
Bee-loud glade
What does the phrase ‘evening full of the linnet’s wings’ evoke?
A picturesque scene
True or False: The poem suggests that the speaker finds contentment in urban life.
False
What does the imagery of ‘nine bean-rows’ suggest about the speaker’s desires?
A desire for a simple, self-sufficient life in harmony with nature
How many stanzas?
3
What does the regular rhyme system do?
Contributes to its musical quality
What does the repetition do?
The phrase “I will arise and go now” is repeated, emphasizing the speaker’s urgent desire to escape to Innisfree. It creates a rhythmic quality that reflects the poets determination and longing.
What does Alliteration do?
In the line “bee-loud glade”, where the repetition of the ‘b’ sound creates a musical effect and draws attention to the beauty of the natural setting
What does the personification do?
Yeats personifies peace in the line “for peace comes dropping slow,” suggesting that peace is something tangible that can be found and experienced, enhancing the longing for tranquility.
What does the symbolism do?
Innisfree itself symbolizes a place of refuge and peace. The line “ There midnight’s all a glimmer, and noon a purple glow” represents the ideal of a simple life in harmony with nature, contrasting sharply with the chaos of urban life.
What does the sound devices do?
The poem includes auditory imagery, particularly in lines like “ I hear lake water lapping with low sound by the shore” which not only describes the sounds of nature but also creates a calming, soothing effect that reflects the speaker’s desire for peace.
The conclusion to the poem?
This poem captures the essence of longing for a simpler, more peaceful life in nature. Through rich imagery and emotional depth, Yeats conveys a universal desire for escape and connection to the natural world.
