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Storm on an island - Coggle Diagram
Storm on an island
key images
barren landscape. no shelter
wizened- wivered, shrivelled
rock and slate. suggest strong houses to withstand the storm
contrasting images of the sea
exploding comfortably
structure and form
continuous lines. symbolizes squat houses
similar line length part from few making them stand out
opening sets the scene. quiet before the storm. anticipation and tension
3 phases
setting up storm
attack
reaction
themes and subjects
themes of nature and environment
ways man and nature interact and converse
islanders must prepare and endure
one small island community
he identifies with the small community as he uses "we"
"chorus of trees" suggests that of a tragic chorus in a play.
Seamus Heaney
born: 1939
had nine siblings
he had a rural life
he got a scholarship
queens uni belfast
also taught here and lectured here
worked at harvard and oxford
translated beowulf