Nettles Flashcards
(10 cards)
What is the main theme of the poem ‘Nettles’?
The main theme of ‘Nettles’ is the struggle between childhood innocence and the harsh realities of life.
Finish the quote: ‘I remembered…’
‘I remembered that I had been stung by nettles.’
Who is the speaker in the poem ‘Nettles’?
The speaker is a parent reflecting on their child’s experience with nettles.
Finish the quote: ‘My son would often…’
‘My son would often play in the garden.’
What do the nettles symbolize in the poem?
The nettles symbolize the pain and challenges that children face as they grow up.
Finish the quote: ‘Then I took my billhook…’
‘Then I took my billhook and cut them down.’
What type of poem is ‘Nettles’ in terms of structure?
Nettles is a narrative poem.
True or False: The poem ‘Nettles’ uses a consistent rhyme scheme.
True.
What form does the poem ‘Nettles’ follow?
The poem follows a regular stanza form with a specific number of lines.
What does the speaker’s action of cutting down the nettles represent?
It represents the parent’s desire to protect their child from pain and danger.
