The Prelude Flashcards
1
Q
Summary of the prelude
A
A confident rower goes onto the water and becomes scared by the mountains ahead which haunted him
2
Q
What shows he believes he is in control of his destination
A
With an unswerving line i fixed my view
3
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4
Q
What could show his confidence
A
Went heaving through the water like a swan, he’s as confident rowing as a swan swimming
5
Q
Uoreared its head
A
Like a predatory animal
6
Q
What shows he was haunted by his experience
A
For many days my brain worked with a drum and undetermined sense
Trouble my dreams
7
Q
What has the speaker learnt
A
Not to underestimate the power of nature. Nature is more powerful than mankind
