Preludes (Leaving Cert English): Flashcards
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How many sections in 'Preludes'?
How many sections in 'Preludes'?
Four
Part I 'Preludes' setting
Part I 'Preludes' setting
Winter evening
Part III of 'Preludes' focus
Part III of 'Preludes' focus
Personal reflections/inner despair at night
Urban Decay theme in 'Preludes'
Urban Decay theme in 'Preludes'
Physical & moral deterioration of city life
Monotony theme in 'Preludes'
Monotony theme in 'Preludes'
Repetitive & mechanical routines of daily life
Isolation & Alienation in 'Preludes'
Isolation & Alienation in 'Preludes'
Individual disconnection & loneliness in city
Spiritual Desolation in 'Preludes'
Spiritual Desolation in 'Preludes'
Loss of meaning & purpose in urban life
Fragmented structure effect in 'Preludes'
Fragmented structure effect in 'Preludes'
Reflects disjointed nature of urban life
Free verse effect in 'Preludes'
Free verse effect in 'Preludes'
Natural tone; reflects irregular urban life
Part III style device in 'Preludes'
Part III style device in 'Preludes'
Dramatic monologue for intimate glimpse
'Worlds revolve like ancient women' device
'Worlds revolve like ancient women' device
Simile showing repetitive, laborious existence
'Soul stretched tight across skies' device
'Soul stretched tight across skies' device
Metaphor conveying strain & tension of urban life
'Morning comes to consciousness' device
'Morning comes to consciousness' device
Personification giving city lifelike quality
'Thousand sordid images' meaning
'Thousand sordid images' meaning
Inner turmoil & disillusionment of individual
Part IV 'ancient women gathering fuel' symbolism
Part IV 'ancient women gathering fuel' symbolism
Timeless struggle & cyclical nature of urban life