Mothúchán (Junior Cert Irish): Revision Notes

Mothúchán

Grá - Love

Gan amhras, is é grá an mothuchán is láidre sa dan seo.	Without a doubt, love is the strongest feeling in this poem.
Tá grá an fhile dá iníon le mothú sa dán seo.	The love of the poet for his daughter can be felt in this poem.
Úsáideann an file an dúlra chun an grá a chur in iúl.	The poet uses nature to express his love.
Braithimid grá gan teorainn an tuismitheora sa dán seo.	We feel the boundless / unlimited love of the parent in this poem.
Ceapann an athair go bhfuil sí foirfe sa meafair seo: 'Is cumhracht tusa, is mil, is sú talún'	The father thinks she is perfect in this metaphor:' 'You are a fragrance, of honey, of strawberry'

Bród - Pride

Tá bród ar an bhfile roimh a iníon.	The poet is proud of his daughter.
Úsáideann an file friotal dearfach nuair atá sé ag caint faoi Lara; 'glór binn' 'mar sheoid leat'	The poet uses positive expressions when he talks about Lara; 'sweet voice' 'you are like a jewel'
Tuigeann sé go bhfuil sí ag fás agus tá bród air.	He knows she is growing and he is proud of her.