The Shadow Doll (Leaving Cert English): Flashcards
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What themes does 'The Shadow Doll' explore?
What themes does 'The Shadow Doll' explore?
Marriage, identity, and societal expectations.
What does the porcelain bride doll symbolize?
What does the porcelain bride doll symbolize?
It critiques objectifying views of women in marriage.
What symbolism is present in Boland's shadow doll?
What symbolism is present in Boland's shadow doll?
It represents heritage, femininity, and tradition.
What contrasts the doll in the poem?
What contrasts the doll in the poem?
The complex reality of women's lives and identities.
What image symbolizes traditional gender roles?
What image symbolizes traditional gender roles?
The doll under glass and wraps.
What form does 'The Shadow Doll' utilize?
What form does 'The Shadow Doll' utilize?
Free verse, allowing flexibility in themes.
What literary technique connects ideas seamlessly?
What literary technique connects ideas seamlessly?
Enjambment creates a flowing narrative.
What feeling does the poem evoke about women?
What feeling does the poem evoke about women?
A sense of confinement and restriction.
What does Boland's use of vivid imagery depict?
What does Boland's use of vivid imagery depict?
Themes of marriage, identity, and societal expectations.
How is the mood described in the poem?
How is the mood described in the poem?
Reflective, critical, and melancholic.