The Famine Road (Leaving Cert English): Flashcards
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What period does 'The Famine Road' focus on?
What period does 'The Famine Road' focus on?
It focuses on the tragic era of the Irish Famine.
Who is the poet of 'The Famine Road'?
Who is the poet of 'The Famine Road'?
The poet is Eavan Boland.
What metaphor does Boland use for the Irish people?
What metaphor does Boland use for the Irish people?
She likens them to 'idle as trout in light'.
What do Colonel Jones and Trevelyan represent?
What do Colonel Jones and Trevelyan represent?
They represent the British administration's cruelty.
What type of verse is 'The Famine Road' written in?
What type of verse is 'The Famine Road' written in?
It is written in free verse.
What does the poem convey about British officials?
What does the poem convey about British officials?
It conveys their indifference and cruelty.
How does Boland depict the Irish people's suffering?
How does Boland depict the Irish people's suffering?
With vivid and stark imagery reflecting their desperation.
What emotional tone shifts occur in the poem?
What emotional tone shifts occur in the poem?
From despair for the Irish to cold for the British.
What literary techniques are prominently used?
What literary techniques are prominently used?
Metaphor, irony, and vivid imagery.
What is the overall mood of 'The Famine Road'?
What is the overall mood of 'The Famine Road'?
A mood of desolation and hopelessness.