Storm on the island Flashcards
(10 cards)
What does “We are prepared: we build our houses squat” suggest?
Confidence in man-made defences against nature.
What does “Spits like a tame cat turned savage” imply?
Nature’s unpredictability and danger using a simile.
What is meant by “Exploding comfortably”?
Oxymoron showing the paradox of violence as normal.
What does “We are bombarded by the empty air” highlight?
Fear of the invisible and unknown forces of nature.
What is a key theme in Storm on the Island?
The overwhelming power of nature.
How is fear shown in the poem?
Through war imagery and descriptions of isolation.
What is the structure of the poem?
Blank verse with enjambment to mirror the storm’s flow.
What is the context of Storm on the Island?
Inspired by Irish coastal life and political unrest.
What does the semantic field of war suggest?
Nature is personified as a violent aggressor.
How does the tone change throughout the poem?
It shifts from confident to fearful as the storm intensifies.
