Deaths and Engines (Leaving Cert English): Flashcards
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What personal event inspired 'Deaths and Engines'?
What personal event inspired 'Deaths and Engines'?
The death of Ní Chuilleanáin’s father influenced the poem.
What tone characterizes 'Deaths and Engines'?
What tone characterizes 'Deaths and Engines'?
It has a genuinely personal and conversational tone.
What narrative style is used in Ní Chuilleanáin's poetry?
What narrative style is used in Ní Chuilleanáin's poetry?
She employs fragmented narratives in her poems.
How would you describe the poem's tone?
How would you describe the poem's tone?
The tone is accessible with layered meanings.
What images does Ní Chuilleanáin use to explore death?
What images does Ní Chuilleanáin use to explore death?
Architectural images like tunnels and runways are included.
What emotion does 'the cold of metal wings' evoke?
What emotion does 'the cold of metal wings' evoke?
It reflects both physical and emotional coldness.
What does the poet's quest involve?
What does the poet's quest involve?
Understanding and confronting the meaning of death.
What challenge does Ní Chuilleanáin face regarding death?
What challenge does Ní Chuilleanáin face regarding death?
Intellectual and emotional reluctance to accept death.
What do crowds symbolize in the poem?
What do crowds symbolize in the poem?
Temporary signs of hope amidst death's inevitability.
How does love relate to the theme of memory in the poem?
How does love relate to the theme of memory in the poem?
Love allows the deceased to influence the living through memory.