Felix Randal (Leaving Cert English): Flashcards
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Where was Hopkins sent in October 1879?
Where was Hopkins sent in October 1879?
Hopkins was sent to Bedford Leigh for three months.
What did Hopkins think of Oxford's changes?
What did Hopkins think of Oxford's changes?
He was dismayed by its transformation into a business hub.
How did Hopkins feel about his parishioners in Liverpool?
How did Hopkins feel about his parishioners in Liverpool?
He felt harassed and faced immense poverty and misery.
What does 'Randal' represent in the narrative?
What does 'Randal' represent in the narrative?
Randal symbolizes unfulfilled potential and struggles.
What does 'Felix' mean in Latin?
What does 'Felix' mean in Latin?
In Latin, 'Felix' means 'happy' or 'fortunate'.
What themes are explored in 'Felix Randal'?
What themes are explored in 'Felix Randal'?
Themes of mortality, compassion, and the human condition.
Which technique shows Randal's physical decline?
Which technique shows Randal's physical decline?
Imagery vividly illustrates his deteriorating condition.
What is the significance of 'sweet reprieve and ransom'?
What is the significance of 'sweet reprieve and ransom'?
It refers to the sacraments of Confession and Communion.
How does Hopkins use language in his poetry?
How does Hopkins use language in his poetry?
He blends ordinary speech with heightened, rhetorical style.
What does Hopkins explore through suffering in his works?
What does Hopkins explore through suffering in his works?
He examines the role of suffering in spiritual growth.