Full Analysis (Scottish Highers English): Flashcards
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Rhyme scheme of the ballad
Rhyme scheme of the ballad
ABCB
Meaning of 'ferlie'
Meaning of 'ferlie'
Wonder/marvel with supernatural associations
Function of the Eildon Tree
Function of the Eildon Tree
Threshold/portal between natural world and Elfland
What does 'harp and carp' mean?
What does 'harp and carp' mean?
Poetry - combining musical (harp) and verbal (carp) aspects
Meaning of 'maun'
Meaning of 'maun'
Must - emphasises compulsion and loss of free will
Three paths: narrow, broad, bonny lead where?
Three paths: narrow, broad, bonny lead where?
Righteousness/Heaven, wickedness/Hell, Elfland
What happens if Thomas speaks in Elfland?
What happens if Thomas speaks in Elfland?
He'll never return to Scotland - trapped forever
What do rivers of blood in Elfland represent?
What do rivers of blood in Elfland represent?
All blood shed on earth flows through Elfland's springs
What gift does the apple give Thomas?
What gift does the apple give Thomas?
Tongue that can never lie - must always speak truth
What does green colour symbolize in the ballad?
What does green colour symbolize in the ballad?
Connection to supernatural/fairy realm and danger