In the Waiting Room (Leaving Cert English): Flashcards
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What moment does the poem depict in the child's development?
What moment does the poem depict in the child's development?
It depicts a traumatic moment of self-awareness.
How does the child initially view the world around her?
How does the child initially view the world around her?
She sees it as safe, domestic, and familiar.
What triggers the child's fainting spell in the story?
What triggers the child's fainting spell in the story?
The shock of realizing her true identity.
What simile describes the child’s view of unfamiliar people?
What simile describes the child’s view of unfamiliar people?
She likens them to flowers in a strange garden.
What does the child empathize with during her experience?
What does the child empathize with during her experience?
She empathizes with her aunt's cry of pain.
What perspective shift occurs in the poem's structure?
What perspective shift occurs in the poem's structure?
It shifts from inside the room to outside, and vice versa.
What realization does the child have about her identity?
What realization does the child have about her identity?
She names herself, asserting her individuality.
How does the poem explore consciousness of sex roles?
How does the poem explore consciousness of sex roles?
It reveals women's role as sex objects and their pain.
What stylistic choice limits emotional engagement in the poem?
What stylistic choice limits emotional engagement in the poem?
Bishop uses short, limited trimester lines.
What do variations in meter create in Bishop's poem?
What do variations in meter create in Bishop's poem?
They create effects of puzzlement and reflection.