Hawk Roosting Flashcards
(7 cards)
I S R P K A E
In sleep Rehearse perfect kills and eat
Natural violence- thinks about killing when asleep.
I H C I M F
I hold creation in my foot
Believes he is more powerful than God and has control over his creation
I A G T K T L T
I am going to keep things like this
Hawk always at top of chain and nothing will change
Reflects corruption of power in society
3 context
-controversial when published, symbolizes extreme political power
-dramatic monologue creates hawks arrogant and powerful voice
-metaphorical for brutal and primal nature of power and cruelty
Big ideas
-power creates ego and arrogance
-places can determine the type of person/animal you are
-sometimes nothing changes
Form
Dramatic monologue as he speaks to mankind
First person shows authority
Many sentences end in full stop to seem factual
Structure
Begins in serene state, begins to talk how he’s better than God, showing authority and power