The Prelude Flashcards
“Imitative of the chase” “woodland pleasures” “hunted hare”
Childhood pleasures deeply rooted in nature through use of imagery. Fox hunting - symbol of thrill of chase. In this case they’re chasing eachother. Negative connotations around nature links to humanities destruction of it. Subtle undertone c
“Happy time” “woodland pleasures”
Cause of great joy, evokes positive emotions, creating happy memories
“Pack loud bellowing” “din”
Loud comes from nature, influence to show parallels
“Meanwhile the precipices rang aloud, the leafless trees…”
Whilst they celebrate nature, a change is occurring, eventually might not
“Distant hills” “alien sound”
Sense of unfamiliarity, shows detachment, new unexpected development coming, will change relationship with nature maybe
“Melancholy, not unnoticed”
Strong and unusual feeling, speaker is aware of the disconnection
Orange sky of evening died away
Sadness, grief, mourning, change
