Basking Shark - 8 Mark Question

Question 1

Commonality 1

Answer 1

“Basking shark” and “Assisi” are poems by MacCaig that explore themes through people and places.

Question 2

Commonality 2

Answer 2

“Basking shark” explores the theme of isolation through the observation of the speaker who is alone at sea and has plenty of time to think.

Question 3

Commonality 3

Answer 3

“Assisi” explores the theme of isolation through the observation of the dwarf and how he feels as though he is being ignored by the church.

Question 4

Extract

“Where none should be”

Answer 4

This suggests…

Incomplete just now

Question 5

Other
Reference 1

“.. they who had passed the ruined temple..”

Answer 5

This suggests the theme of isolation as the tourists are ignoring the beggar.

Question 6

Other
Reference 2

“White cave of forgetfulness”

Answer 6

The use of a metaphor suggests the patient is isolated and forgotten about as the white curtain around their hospital bed separates them from others.