Child of Our Time (Leaving Cert English): Flashcards
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What tragic event does 'Child of Our Time' reflect on?
What tragic event does 'Child of Our Time' reflect on?
The Dublin and Monaghan bombings of 1974.
To whom is the poem addressed?
To whom is the poem addressed?
Aengus, a friend's son who died from cot death.
What literary form is 'Child of Our Time' categorized as?
What literary form is 'Child of Our Time' categorized as?
An elegy, mourning lost innocence.
What symbolizes the void in the poem?
What symbolizes the void in the poem?
The absence of a lullaby.
What do the broken images in the poem symbolize?
What do the broken images in the poem symbolize?
Shattered peace and innocence due to violence.
What does Boland suggest about language in the poem?
What does Boland suggest about language in the poem?
It is inadequate to express profound loss.
What mood pervades 'Child of Our Time'?
What mood pervades 'Child of Our Time'?
Somber and contemplative, reflecting on loss.
How is the structure of the poem described?
How is the structure of the poem described?
As a single, continuous stanza.
What is an important theme of the poem?
What is an important theme of the poem?
Loss of innocence amidst political violence.
What gives a sense of urgency in the poem?
What gives a sense of urgency in the poem?
The need for societal change and healing.