On Lacking the Killer Instinct (Leaving Cert English): Flashcards
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What personal event influenced Ní Chuilleanáin's poem?
What personal event influenced Ní Chuilleanáin's poem?
The death of her father inspired the poem's tone.
What is a key feature of Ní Chuilleanáin's poetry style?
What is a key feature of Ní Chuilleanáin's poetry style?
Her poetry often features rich imagery and emotional depth.
How does imagery function in the poem?
How does imagery function in the poem?
It engages readers and conveys deeper meanings.
What connection exists between the past and present in the poem?
What connection exists between the past and present in the poem?
Shared family history influences the poet's present.
What does the hare symbolize in the poem?
What does the hare symbolize in the poem?
The hare symbolizes the quest for freedom and escape.
What major life experience is referenced in the poem?
What major life experience is referenced in the poem?
The death of the poet's father is a key theme.
What role does nature play in the poem?
What role does nature play in the poem?
It serves as a calming and consoling influence.
What imagery connects 1970 and 1921 in the poem?
What imagery connects 1970 and 1921 in the poem?
Imagery of running symbolizes escape and shared history.
What does 'a glad power' signify in the poem?
What does 'a glad power' signify in the poem?
A sense of invincibility after narrowly escaping death.
What realization does the poet come to at the end?
What realization does the poet come to at the end?
She should not have fled from her father's deathbed.