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Storm on The Island (Language techniques (Enjambment builds tension- '…
Storm on The Island
Structure
19 continous lines- no verses. Solid block on page. Symbolises the 'squat' block-like design of the houses.
Line length similar- adds to the compactness. However, this is changed when the word 'blast:' is mentioned.
The colon creates more space for the readers therefore we notice it more. We can imagine the raw power of the storm by this word.
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Poem has 3 phases- set the scene, actual attack and the reaction- The last word of the poem is fear. This tone created by fear contrasts the confident opening of the poem.
Meaning
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'Tragic chorus' a chorus is a group of actors taht comment upon the main action of a play or song. The poem has no trees as there's no natural shelter.
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Imagery
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'sink walls in rock'- Matthew 7:24-27 there's a story in the bible about a wise man who builds his house upon a rock, but a foolish man builds his on sand
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Language techniques
Mono-syllabic words- 'rock' squat, build. - simple bare landscape
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Conversational style- 'you know what i mean' encourage us to imagine that we're involved in the drama too. Draws us into action
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Simile 'spits like a cat'- uses image to show how nature is unpredictable. Assonance created in 'spits' 'sits' mimics the harsh sound of the storm
Military words- 'bombarded', 'dive'
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Context
Heaney's father farmed 50 acres in rural county Derry and was a cattle dealer. Much of the poetry is centred on the countryside.
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Ireland's troubles were a metaphorical storm- Heaney was a catholic who moved into the Republic of Ireland.
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