Walking away

Question 1

Structure

Answer 1

Written in four stanzas, divided into quintent. The rhyme scheme ABACA uses simple monosyllabic rhymes.
Only the odd number lines rhyme, which refers to the separation occurring between the father and his son.

Question 2

Type of metaphors used

Answer 2

‘Half fledged’ refers to the fact that the father is concerned that his son is not ready.
‘Eddying away’ compares the son to something moving in water which reflects his lack of self-control

Question 3

What’s affect of the rhyme scheme

Answer 3

ABACA- reflects the steadiness of the father’s emotions

Repetition of A reflects how the memory continues to effect him years later

Question 4

Religious imagery

Answer 4

‘What god alone could perfectly show’

Question 5

‘Wrenched from its orbit
The leaves are turning
A seed loosens from its parents stem.’

Answer 5

Fathers feelings are slowly changing