The Journey Flashcards
1
Q
why is the poem free verse?
A
mirrors the purpose of the poem - freedom
2
Q
what quote is “YFTOTAYA”?
A
“you felt the old tug at your ankles”
3
Q
analysis of “you felt the old tug at your ankles”
A
- seems that they are holding her back
- “ankles” - they are begging for her to stay
- “old” - they have done this before and will do it again
4
Q
what quote is “MML”?
A
“mend my life!”
5
Q
analysis of “mend my life!”
A
- metaphor
- cry for help
- “mend” - life is so broken it needs to be fixed
- desperate for help
- pressure, powerless, guilty, burdened
6
Q
what quote is “TSBTBTTSOC”?
A
“the stars began to burn through the sheets of clouds”
7
Q
analysis of “the stars began to burn through sheets of clouds”
A
- volta of the poem
- link to ‘IALDR’ - “clothed in hemp” - symbolic
- “clouds” - represent old life, confusion, trauma
- “stars” - represent her finally fighting through her past trauma and life
8
Q
what quote is “TRFOFBAS”?
A
“the road full of fallen branches and stones”
9
Q
analysis of “the road full of fallen branches and stones”
A
- “the road” - new path in life after leaving home
- “fallen branches and stones”- represent obstacles to come along the road
- the road won’t get easier for a while, and will still be difficult
10
Q
who is the poet?
A
Mary Oliver
11
Q
context
A
- born in 1935
- was domestically and sexually abused by her father and uncle
- had a terrible home life
- would use poetry as a form of refuge
12
Q
poet intentions
A
even though the road will be hard, make the choice to make your life better, and it will improve
13
Q
readers reaction
A
feel empowered to make the change in their lives
14
Q
themes
A
- choices
- abuse
- travelling along a road
- struggles
