A narrow Fellow in the Grass (Leaving Cert English): Flashcards
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Subject of Dickinson's poem
Subject of Dickinson's poem
Snake in grass - beauty & danger
Snake described as
Snake described as
'narrow Fellow' - mysterious & elusive
Snake movement compared to
Snake movement compared to
Whip lash - swift & fluid motion
Grass divides as with a ___
Grass divides as with a ___
Comb - smooth, precise snake movement
'spotted Shaft' refers to
'spotted Shaft' refers to
Snake's body, partially visible
Meaning of 'Zero at the Bone'
Meaning of 'Zero at the Bone'
Deep instinctive fear, chilling sensation
Main theme re: nature
Main theme re: nature
Beauty & danger intertwined
Theme of contrasting emotions
Theme of contrasting emotions
Fear & fascination with snake
Childhood memory significance
Childhood memory significance
Early encounters leave lasting impressions
Theme of nature's ___
Theme of nature's ___
Elusiveness - hidden & unpredictable
Personification effect on snake
Personification effect on snake
Makes it relatable & mysterious
Dashes in punctuation create
Dashes in punctuation create
Pauses reflecting sudden encounters
Alliteration with 's' sound mimics
Alliteration with 's' sound mimics
Hissing of snake, adds sensory element
'Boy and Barefoot' connotes
'Boy and Barefoot' connotes
Innocence & vulnerability of youth