Themes and Context in Storm on the Island Poetry

Themes and Context in Storm on the Island Poetry

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English

10th Grade

Hard

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Kirsty Castle

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

"Storm on the Island" explores the theme of nature vs man.

Back

The poem investigates how a community of islanders prepares for and experiences storms, highlighting the conflict between nature and human resilience.

2.

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Front

The island in "Storm on the Island" is designed to withstand storms.

Back

The community has adapted their environment to endure the harshness of nature, but the land remains barren of crops and trees.

3.

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Front

Seamus Heaney's background influenced his poetry.

Back

Heaney was a Northern Irish poet who wrote about rural life and landscapes, using nature as a metaphor for human nature and identity.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

"Death of a Naturalist" is significant in Heaney's career.

Back

It was Heaney's first collection, focusing on the power of nature and the Aran Islands as a symbol of Irish culture.

5.

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Front

The poem "Storm on the Island" is part of a larger collection.

Back

It is included in "Death of a Naturalist" (1966), which contains three poems about the Aran Islands.

6.

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Front

We are prepared: building houses squat with rock and slate.

Back

Demonstrates confidence and adaptation to resist nature.

7.

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Front

Wizened earth has never troubled us.

Back

Connotes wisdom and respect for the land.

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