Journey of the Magi (Leaving Cert English): Flashcards
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Author of 'Journey of the Magi'
Author of 'Journey of the Magi'
T.S. Eliot
Season of the Magi's journey
Season of the Magi's journey
Winter
What do the 3 trees symbolize?
What do the 3 trees symbolize?
Crucifixion at Golgotha (the three crosses)
What does the white horse symbolize?
What does the white horse symbolize?
Purity and resurrection
Central theme of the poem
Central theme of the poem
Spiritual transformation
Meaning of 'old dispensation'
Meaning of 'old dispensation'
Previous beliefs and practices
Narrative style of the poem
Narrative style of the poem
Dramatic monologue
Birth & death theme connection
Birth & death theme connection
Birth marks death of old self & spiritual rebirth
How Magi experienced Christ's birth
How Magi experienced Christ's birth
As bitter agony, like death
Narrator of the poem
Narrator of the poem
One of the Magi
Challenges Magi faced on journey
Challenges Magi faced on journey
Hostile cities, unfriendly towns, high prices
Magi's feeling after returning home
Magi's feeling after returning home
No longer at ease, alienated from old life
What do 'voices singing' symbolize?
What do 'voices singing' symbolize?
Doubts and internal struggles
Language style Eliot uses
Language style Eliot uses
Plain and direct language
Contrast device example
Contrast device example
'Satisfactory' finding vs. profound spiritual impact