Thomas the Rhymer (traditional ballad) (Scottish Highers English): Flashcards
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Marks for comparison question in Scottish Highers English exam
Marks for comparison question in Scottish Highers English exam
8 or 10 marks
Gift Thomas gains after Elfland encounter
Gift Thomas gains after Elfland encounter
Gift of prophecy
Ability Thomas loses in the ballad
Ability Thomas loses in the ballad
His ability to lie
Function of Eildon Tree in 'Thomas the Rhymer'
Function of Eildon Tree in 'Thomas the Rhymer'
Threshold space/meeting point between worlds
Nature of Thomas and Queen of Elfland's relationship
Nature of Thomas and Queen of Elfland's relationship
Power imbalance - Queen holds authority over Thomas
How time works in Elfland
How time works in Elfland
Differently than in mortal world
Main themes linking 'Thomas the Rhymer' to other poems
Main themes linking 'Thomas the Rhymer' to other poems
Identity, place, relationships, experience, journey, time, fate
What to discuss when comparing poems
What to discuss when comparing poems
Both similarities and differences in approach
How to support comparative analysis points
How to support comparative analysis points
With specific textual references from both poems
Result of Thomas's choices at Eildon Tree
Result of Thomas's choices at Eildon Tree
His fate is sealed