Poems Flashcards
(66 cards)
What is the main theme of ‘Walking Away’ by C. Day-Lewis?
The theme revolves around the emotional struggle of letting go and the complexities of parental relationships.
In ‘Eden Rock’, who are the figures that the speaker sees?
The speaker sees their parents, who appear to be inviting them to join them in a peaceful setting.
What emotional tone is prevalent in ‘Mother Any Distance’ by Simon Armitage?
The tone is one of nostalgia mixed with the bittersweet nature of growing independence.
True or False: ‘Walking Away’ uses the metaphor of a physical distance to represent emotional distance.
True
Identify one poetic device used in ‘Eden Rock’.
Imagery is a prominent poetic device used to create vivid pictures of the scene.
What does the speaker in ‘Walking Away’ compare their feelings to?
The speaker compares their feelings to a ‘wrenched’ relationship, emphasizing pain and detachment.
Fill in the blank: In ‘Mother Any Distance’, the speaker’s relationship with their mother symbolizes _______.
dependence and the transition to independence.
What is the significance of the title ‘Eden Rock’?
The title symbolizes an idyllic place of comfort and safety, reminiscent of paradise.
What literary technique is prominent in ‘Mother Any Distance’?
The use of enjambment is prominent, reflecting the flow of thoughts and emotions.
Who is the poet of ‘Walking Away’?
C. Day-Lewis
What does the speaker in ‘Eden Rock’ long for?
The speaker longs for reconnection with their parents and a return to childhood innocence.
True or False: ‘Mother Any Distance’ explores the theme of physical separation.
True
What does the phrase ‘the edge of a precipice’ suggest in ‘Walking Away’?
It suggests a moment of danger or critical change in the relationship.
What imagery is used to describe the parents in ‘Eden Rock’?
They are described as standing ‘in the sky’ and wearing ‘the same old clothes’, suggesting permanence and comfort.
In ‘Walking Away’, how does the speaker feel about the separation?
The speaker feels a profound sense of loss and anguish regarding the separation.
What does the speaker in ‘Mother Any Distance’ use to represent their growing independence?
The speaker uses the metaphor of measuring distance with a tape measure.
Who wrote ‘Eden Rock’?
Charles Causley
Fill in the blank: The poem ‘Walking Away’ is often interpreted as a reflection on _______.
parent-child relationships.
What does ‘the distance’ symbolize in ‘Mother Any Distance’?
It symbolizes the emotional and physical distance between the speaker and their mother.
True or False: ‘Eden Rock’ conveys a sense of finality and loss.
False
What is the relationship dynamic explored in ‘Walking Away’?
The dynamic of a parent and child learning to let go.
What does the imagery of ‘the sun’ represent in ‘Eden Rock’?
It represents warmth, safety, and a sense of eternal love.
In ‘Mother Any Distance’, what does the ‘line’ symbolize?
The ‘line’ symbolizes the connection and bond between the speaker and their mother.
What is the emotional resolution in ‘Eden Rock’?
The resolution is a sense of peace and acceptance of the past.
