Spring (Leaving Cert English): Flashcards
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What significant holiday does Hopkins spend in Clwyd Valley?
What significant holiday does Hopkins spend in Clwyd Valley?
Hopkins spends the Whit weekend holiday in Clwyd Valley.
Which poem by Hopkins reflects his time in Clwyd Valley?
Which poem by Hopkins reflects his time in Clwyd Valley?
The poem 'In the Valley of the Elwy' reflects this time.
How does 'Spring' illustrate the theme of innocence?
How does 'Spring' illustrate the theme of innocence?
It shows innocence as ephemeral yet captivatingly pure.
What is significant about the start of the octet in 'Spring'?
What is significant about the start of the octet in 'Spring'?
It opens with a bold assertion that sets the tone.
What does Hopkins consider weeds in the poem?
What does Hopkins consider weeds in the poem?
He sees them as wildflowers, attractive in their natural state.
What technique connects 'lush' to 'thrush' in 'Spring'?
What technique connects 'lush' to 'thrush' in 'Spring'?
Sound leads from 'lush' to 'thrush'.
What image does 'does so rinse and wring/The ear' convey?
What image does 'does so rinse and wring/The ear' convey?
It evokes cleansing purity through the thrush's song.
How does Hopkins use 'lightning' in his poetry?
How does Hopkins use 'lightning' in his poetry?
To symbolize the power and beauty of God's creation.
What influences Hopkins's language experimentation?
What influences Hopkins's language experimentation?
His desire for strangeness and artistic expression.
What does the sestet of 'Spring' prompt the poet to consider?
What does the sestet of 'Spring' prompt the poet to consider?
It prompts reflection on the meaning of the physical world.