Hawk Roosting Flashcards

(7 cards)

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I S R P K A E

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In sleep Rehearse perfect kills and eat
Natural violence- thinks about killing when asleep.

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I H C I M F

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I hold creation in my foot
Believes he is more powerful than God and has control over his creation

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I A G T K T L T

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I am going to keep things like this
Hawk always at top of chain and nothing will change
Reflects corruption of power in society

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3 context

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-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

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5
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Big ideas

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-power creates ego and arrogance
-places can determine the type of person/animal you are
-sometimes nothing changes

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Form

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Dramatic monologue as he speaks to mankind
First person shows authority
Many sentences end in full stop to seem factual

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Structure

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Begins in serene state, begins to talk how he’s better than God, showing authority and power

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