Walking away Flashcards
The speaker uses a simile “like a satellite” which reflects…
How the speaker is observing his son from a distance
What does the verb wrenched suggest about the emotional state of the father?
Feels hurt, heartbroken.
18 years later the speaker says “I can still see you” in the present tense, what does this suggest about the impact the event had?
He remembers it clearly and it was painful to him.
What does the metaphor ‘into a wilderness’ suggest about his feelings?
His son is unprepared for what’s ahead and it is unknown.
What does the adjective ‘that hesitant figure’ suggest about the sons feelings?
He’s nervous and unsure.
What does ‘clay’ metaphorically represent?
The body and the self.
What does the verb ‘eddying’ suggest about the son in the absence of his father?
The son is lost.
What does the verb ‘gnaws’ suggest about the effect of the parting of the speaker years later?
He continue to think about it as it is painful and he feels guilty.
What does the father need to do if he loves his son?
Let him go.
What is the effect of enjambement in between first or second stanzas?
Emphasises the father needs to let his son go.
What is the rhyme scheme?
A b a c a
Why has the poet decided to rhyme some lines but not others?
The rhyme represents strong emotional bonds.
What is the mood?
Guilty and anxiety.
