The Second Voyage (Leaving Cert English): Flashcards
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What motif is prevalent in Ní Chuilleanáin's poetry?
What motif is prevalent in Ní Chuilleanáin's poetry?
The motif of the female journeyer.
How does Ní Chuilleanáin portray Odysseus differently?
How does Ní Chuilleanáin portray Odysseus differently?
She depicts him in reflective moments, not just action.
What does Odysseus plan with the oar in 'The Second Voyage'?
What does Odysseus plan with the oar in 'The Second Voyage'?
He will stick it into the ground as a marker.
Who advises Odysseus in Homer's version?
Who advises Odysseus in Homer's version?
Tiresias advises him to offer sacrifices to Poseidon.
What literary technique does Ní Chuilleanáin use?
What literary technique does Ní Chuilleanáin use?
She uses narrative fragments as starting points.
What key traits define Odysseus in the poem?
What key traits define Odysseus in the poem?
Cunning, resilience, and a longing for home.
What do the waves symbolize in the poem?
What do the waves symbolize in the poem?
They represent a powerful, uncontrollable nature.
What is a prominent theme in 'The Second Voyage'?
What is a prominent theme in 'The Second Voyage'?
The struggle for control and power over nature.
What do Odysseus' tears symbolize at the end?
What do Odysseus' tears symbolize at the end?
His realization of vulnerability and limitations.
How does the poem shift focus throughout?
How does the poem shift focus throughout?
From an omniscient narrator to Odysseus' personal thoughts.