Death of a Naturalist - about Flashcards
what is the poem about
the narrator remembers how he viewed nature as a child and how enthusiastic he was about it, however as he grows up, his views change, which highlights that people’s viewpoints change as they grow up
what is the form of the poem
first person narrator, writen in blank verse( (unrhymed) which makes it seem conversational. lack of rhyme scheme suggests that change is not always predictable
what is the structure of the poem
2 stanzas, first stanza - relationship with nature seems secure
2nd stanza - nature is presented as unfamiliar and threatening
how are senses used
the use of sensory imagery allows the reader to become immersed in the poem and focuses their attention on the poem’s setting
how are contrasts used
shows how the narrators view on nature have changed. juxtaposition in the poem title shows the poem is about life and death
how is military language used
second stanza is filled with it which creates a threatening atmosphere, innocence has been lost - nature is now seen as dark and potentially harmful
what feelings and attitudes are in the poem
fascination and disgust
how is fascination shown
the narrator was intrigued by the frogspawn as a child
how is disgust shown
the language of fear and repulsion in the second stanza show how the fascination has turned to dread
- contrasts the light-hearted tone earlier on
