The prelude and storm on the island

Question 1

Which quotes highlight the speakers confidence in themselves at the beginning?

Answer 1

“We build our houses squat” – Shows the villagers confidence in their ability to withstand the storm
“A troubled pleasure” – Feeling of slight guilt, however does it anyway

Question 2

Which quotes show the speakers fear of nature?

Answer 2

“A huge peak, Black and huge” – Repetition of words shows a lack of vocabulary and shows panic
“spits like a tame cat turned savage “– Uses language to create an atmosphere of chaos and fear
Both show nature turning against the speaker

Question 3

Which quotes show the effect the power of nature has?

Answer 3

“It is a huge nothing that we fear” – Shows the villagers fear and acceptance of the power of nature
“There hung a darkness” – shows the lasting effects of the power of nature

Question 4

What is similar about the form of the poem?

Answer 4

Both Autobiographical and a dramatic monologue

Question 5

What is similar and different about the structure of the poems?

Answer 5

Both use iambic pentameter however imagery in Prelude is picturesque and idyllic, unlike Storm where it is chaotic and explosively fast paced.

Question 6

What is the overall comparison between these poems?

Answer 6

Both poems illustrate how powerful nature is and that humans mean very little in comparison