English Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
Wild Swans at Coole 1(Autumn)
A
The trees are in their Autumn beauty. Symbolism
2
Q
Wild Swans at Coole 2(Hearts)
A
Their hearts have not grown old. Contrast
3
Q
Easter 1916 1(terrible beauty)
A
All changed, changed utterly / a terrible beauty is born. Paradox/repetition
4
Q
Easter 1916 2(long sacrifice)
A
Too long a sacrifice / can make a heart of stone. Metaphor
5
Q
The second coming 1(centre)
A
The centre cannot hold / mere anarchy is loosed upon the world. Imagery
6
Q
The second coming 2(slouches)
A
Slouches towards Bethlehem to be born. Personification/biblical illusion
