The Windhover (Leaving Cert English): Flashcards
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What poem did Gerard Manley Hopkins write after 'Spring'?
What poem did Gerard Manley Hopkins write after 'Spring'?
'The Windhover' is the poem written after 'Spring'.
What bird is primarily featured in 'The Windhover'?
What bird is primarily featured in 'The Windhover'?
The kestrel, also known as the windhover, is featured.
What does the hawk symbolize in 'The Windhover'?
What does the hawk symbolize in 'The Windhover'?
The hawk represents Jesus Christ in the poem.
How does Hopkins describe his heart in the poem?
How does Hopkins describe his heart in the poem?
His heart is described as being 'in hiding'.
What does the bird symbolize in the poem?
What does the bird symbolize in the poem?
The bird symbolizes freedom and resilience in nature.
What is the effect of the ellipsis in 'I caught ...'?
What is the effect of the ellipsis in 'I caught ...'?
It emphasizes the dramatic moment of perception.
How does Hopkins view beauty in relation to the bird?
How does Hopkins view beauty in relation to the bird?
He admires 'brute beauty' and its connection to virility.
What emotion does 'buckle' evoke in the poem's context?
What emotion does 'buckle' evoke in the poem's context?
'Buckle' conveys feelings of struggle and resilience.
What does the last image of the poem suggest?
What does the last image of the poem suggest?
Ordinary can reveal extraordinary through God's grace.
What does the poem ultimately reflect on human existence?
What does the poem ultimately reflect on human existence?
It reflects on renouncing ego to find divine purpose.