Perfecting Poetry: Rosemary Dobson - Cock Crow

The video is part of a poetry series analyzing Rosemary Dobson's poem 'Cockcrow'. It explores the poem's structure, form, and themes, including motherhood, social expectations, and personal emotions. The analysis delves into the poem's confessional style, biblical allusions, and symbolic elements, highlighting the speaker's emotional conflict and journey towards self-identity. The video concludes with a reflection on the poem's emotional depth and the poet's ability to convey personal experiences.

What is the central theme of Rosemary Dobson's poem 'Cockcrow'?

• Friendship

• Motherhood

• Adventure

• Nature

How is the poem 'Cockcrow' structured?

• Five quatrains

• Three-line stanzas

• A single long stanza

• Two-line couplets

What poetic form is 'Cockcrow' considered to be?

• Epic

• Haiku

• Sonnet

• Confessional

What biblical story is alluded to in the title 'Cockcrow'?

• The story of Noah's Ark

• The story of Peter's denial

• The story of David and Goliath

• The story of Moses

What does the speaker's walk symbolize in the poem?

• A rejection of domestic duties

• A journey to a new city

• A search for treasure

• A visit to a friend

What literary device is used with the phrase 'three times' in the poem?

• Metaphor

• Anaphora

• Simile

• Hyperbole

What does the speaker realize about herself during her walk?

• She should write a book

• She needs a new job

• She wants to move to a new city

• She is separate and alone

What does the 'cockcrow' symbolize for the speaker?

• A new beginning

• A call to adventure

• A warning of danger

• Guilt and betrayal

How does the speaker's journey end in the poem?

• She returns home embracing motherhood

• She gets lost in the woods

• She decides to leave her family

• She finds a hidden treasure

What is the significance of the speaker's feeling of guilt in the poem?

• It underscores her connection to her family

• It highlights her love for nature

• It shows her desire to travel

• It indicates her wish to change careers