Climbing My Grandfather (AQA GCSE English Literature): Flashcards
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Author of 'Climbing My Grandfather'
Author of 'Climbing My Grandfather'
Andrew Waterhouse
Publication year of 'In' collection
Publication year of 'In' collection
2000
3 themes in 'Climbing My Grandfather'
3 themes in 'Climbing My Grandfather'
Family, memory, nature
Form of 'Climbing My Grandfather'
Form of 'Climbing My Grandfather'
Free verse
Central metaphor in poem
Central metaphor in poem
Climbing mountain = exploring grandfather's life
'Free, without rope/net' device
'Free, without rope/net' device
Metaphor
Meaning of 'free, without rope/net'
Meaning of 'free, without rope/net'
Taking risks, engaging deeply & personally with grandfather
'Old brogues, dusty & cracked' device
'Old brogues, dusty & cracked' device
Imagery
'Like warm ice' device
'Like warm ice' device
Simile
'Warm ice' simile meaning
'Warm ice' simile meaning
Warmth & resilience of grandfather
Scar symbolism in poem
Scar symbolism in poem
Past experiences & hardships
'Summit' metaphor meaning
'Summit' metaphor meaning
Culmination of understanding & connection
Effect of free verse in poem
Effect of free verse in poem
Mirrors natural, unstructured exploration of grandfather
Enjambment effect in poem
Enjambment effect in poem
Flowing rhythm, reflects seamless journey
Single stanza effect
Single stanza effect
Emphasises continuous, cohesive journey