Outside History (Leaving Cert English): Flashcards
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What is Boland's main theme in 'Outside History'?
What is Boland's main theme in 'Outside History'?
Marginalisation of women in historical narratives.
How does Boland contrast personal and historical narratives?
How does Boland contrast personal and historical narratives?
She juxtaposes intimate experiences with grand history.
What literary form does 'Outside History' use?
What literary form does 'Outside History' use?
The poem is written in free verse.
What do stars symbolize in the poem's context?
What do stars symbolize in the poem's context?
Stars symbolize beauty and hope in challenging times.
What mood does Boland's poem evoke?
What mood does Boland's poem evoke?
The mood is reflective and melancholic.
What imagery grounds the poem in Irish culture?
What imagery grounds the poem in Irish culture?
The poem references 'an Irish January'.
How does Boland depict women's historical exclusion?
How does Boland depict women's historical exclusion?
She highlights their absence from historical records.
What technique does Boland use for continuity?
What technique does Boland use for continuity?
She employs enjambment throughout the poem.
What is the tone of 'Outside History'?
What is the tone of 'Outside History'?
The tone is contemplative and somewhat somber.
How does Boland illustrate historical and personal disconnect?
How does Boland illustrate historical and personal disconnect?
Through contrasting personal pain with historical events.