Below the Green Corrie

Question 1

context

Answer 1

• born in 1910
• about his nostalgia for the Green Corrie
• he was a primary school teacher

Question 2

what quote is “TMGRM”?

Answer 2

“the mountains gathered round me”

Question 3

analysis of “the mountains gathered round me”

Answer 3

• personification of mountains - image of sharp, unfeeling landscape
• threatening environment
• surrounded, no escape, trapped

Question 4

what quote is “TFMWMAT”?

Answer 4

“they filled me with mountains and thunders”

Question 5

analysis of “they filled me with mountains and thunders”

Answer 5

• metaphor
• this stanza is a volta from the last one
• “filled me” - empowered by the mountains and nature
• warm, comfortable feeling from the mountains

Question 6

what quote is “MLWEWAIOT”?

Answer 6

“my life was enriched with an infusion of theirs”

Question 7

analysis of “my life was enriched with an infusion of theirs”

Answer 7

• metaphor
• he is strengthened physically and mentally by the mountains
• “infusion” - he carries a part of the mountains in him
• the mountains have become a part of him
• “enriched” - the mountains are a desirable quality

Question 8

what quote is “TSMWWABOL”?

Answer 8

“that swashbuckling mountain was wearing a bandolier of light”

Question 9

analysis of “that swashbuckling mountain was wearing a bandolier of light”

Answer 9

• “swashbuckling” - allusion to children’s interest in pirates
• “bandolier of light” - heavy dignity, protection, bring light to the world
• “swashbuckling” - the mountains are not weak and shouldn’t be mocked but respected

Question 10

who is the poet?

Answer 10

Norman MacCraig

Question 11

poet intentions

Answer 11

share his experience when he is surrounded by mountains. He experiences a range of emotions as a result of the beauty of the mountains

Question 12

readers reaction

Answer 12

feel empowered by nature and the mountains

Question 13

themes

Answer 13

• nature
• power of nature
• nostalgia
• memories