The Armadillo (Leaving Cert English): Flashcards
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When was 'The Armadillo' published in the New Yorker?
When was 'The Armadillo' published in the New Yorker?
It was published on 22 June 1957.
Who is 'The Armadillo' dedicated to?
Who is 'The Armadillo' dedicated to?
It is dedicated to Robert Lowell.
What does Bishop believe about humanity's destructiveness?
What does Bishop believe about humanity's destructiveness?
She sees humans as unthinking and primitive, not deliberate.
What ecological theme is present in Bishop's poem?
What ecological theme is present in Bishop's poem?
It questions how to preserve nature for the future.
How does Bishop describe her poetic method?
How does Bishop describe her poetic method?
She observes detail while blending accurate description.
What emotion is expressed in the last stanza of the poem?
What emotion is expressed in the last stanza of the poem?
A profound sense of loss and longing.
What does 'Too pretty, dreamlike mimicry!' signify?
What does 'Too pretty, dreamlike mimicry!' signify?
It critiques the beauty that masks destructiveness.
How does Bishop control feelings in her poetry?
How does Bishop control feelings in her poetry?
Through technical control, preventing sentimentality.
What technique prevents sentimentality in her verse?
What technique prevents sentimentality in her verse?
Metrical variation stops lyrical momentum.
What techniques depict the owls' fear in Bishop's poem?
What techniques depict the owls' fear in Bishop's poem?
Bishop uses imagery and contrasting tones to convey fear.