Poem - Catrin

Question 1

What are the themes in Catrin?

Answer 1

Family,love,sad,parent hood,transformation

Question 2

Summary of the poem

Answer 2

C​ATRIN. Gillian Clarke. Brief Summary. Clarke’s poem explores both the birth of her daughter, as well as the implications that both the speaker and the child getting older has on their relationship. It explores how conflict can start to work its way into a maternal relationship as it grows and develops.

Question 3

Structure of poem

Answer 3

The enchantment used by Clark throughout the poem and reflects the changing dynamic in the relationship between the mother and the child as time passes and the child grows up

Question 4

Language in the poem

Answer 4

Clock employees metaphors in order to help relate to the reader to the subject matter she’s talking about especially if the reader is a mother

Question 5

Who is the author of the poem ‘Catrin’?

Answer 5

Gwyneth Lewis

Question 6

What is the primary theme of ‘Catrin’?

Answer 6

The relationship between a mother and her daughter

Question 7

True or False: ‘Catrin’ is a poem about a father and son relationship.

Answer 7

False

Question 8

What literary device is prominently used in ‘Catrin’?

Answer 8

Imagery

Question 9

Fill in the blank: The poem ‘Catrin’ explores the tension between ______ and ______.

Answer 9

love, independence

Question 10

What does the title ‘Catrin’ signify?

Answer 10

The name of the speaker’s daughter

Question 11

Multiple Choice: Which of the following best describes the tone of ‘Catrin’?

Answer 11

Reflective

Question 12

In what form is the poem ‘Catrin’ written?

Answer 12

Free verse

Question 13

What imagery is used to describe Catrin in the poem?

Answer 13

Powerful and vivid imagery

Question 14

True or False: The poem suggests that the bond between mother and daughter is uncomplicated.

Answer 14

False

Question 15

What does the speaker in ‘Catrin’ wish for her daughter?

Answer 15

To find her own identity

Question 16

Fill in the blank: ‘Catrin’ reflects on the ______ of growing up.

Answer 16

challenges

Question 17

What does the use of color symbolize in ‘Catrin’?

Answer 17

Emotions and experiences

Question 18

Multiple Choice: Which emotion is predominantly felt by the speaker in ‘Catrin’?

Answer 18

Ambivalence

Question 19

What does the poem ‘Catrin’ reveal about generational differences?

Answer 19

It highlights the contrasts in perspectives between mothers and daughters.

Question 20

True or False: The poem ends on a hopeful note regarding the future relationship.

Answer 20

True

Question 21

What type of imagery is frequently used to convey the relationship in ‘Catrin’?

Answer 21

Visual imagery

Question 22

Fill in the blank: The poem captures the ______ of motherhood.

Answer 22

complexity

Question 23

What role does conflict play in ‘Catrin’?

Answer 23

It serves to illustrate the struggle for independence.

Question 24

In ‘Catrin’, what does the mother reflect on?

Answer 24

Her own experiences and feelings of motherhood.

Question 25

Multiple Choice: What is a significant symbol in 'Catrin'?

Answer 25

The rope

Question 26

What does the speaker in 'Catrin' fear?

Answer 26

Losing her connection with her daughter

Question 27

True or False: 'Catrin' uses a narrative style to tell a story.

Answer 27

True

Question 28

What does the poem suggest about the nature of love?

Answer 28

It is both nurturing and challenging.

Question 29

What is the significance of the poem's structure?

Answer 29

It reflects the chaotic nature of relationships.

Question 30

Context on Gillian Clarke

Question 31

“ I can remember you child”

Answer 31

The poem immediately begins by addressing an unnamed child who we assume is Kathorine referred to in the title

Question 32

“As I stood in a hot ,white”

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“White” pure and innocence,clean Imagery on hot and discomfort

Question 33

“Room at the window watching”

Answer 33

It is implied that the mother chooses to look out the window watching rather than concentrate on the child

Question 34

“We want we shouted”

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Tension between them

Question 35

“Defiant glare”

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Mother is angry

Question 36

“ from the heart pool that rope”

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Umbilical cord

Question 37

“As you ask, may you skate in the dark for one more hour”

Answer 37

Protect her from danger of watching the dark The poet finally revealed the reason for the mother and daughters fight at the end of the poem

Question 38

Catrin mean

Answer 38

Anonymous name for the title, but we know it’s talking about a girl most likely the daughter

Question 39

“ in the glass tank clouded with feelings”

Answer 39

“Glass tank” refers to the hospital work catching was

Question 40

“ with your straight strong long”

Answer 40

Refer to how the NOW teenager catching is becoming increasingly powerful and strong world as well as are aware of what she wants and how to get it

Question 41

“With your straight strong long brown hair”

Answer 41

She talks about these positive characteristics of Kathorine book talks about it in a negative way