Mary Oliver (Leaving Cert English): Flashcards
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What awards did Mary Oliver win?
What awards did Mary Oliver win?
National Book Award and Pulitzer Prize
Fields Oliver studied besides poetry
Fields Oliver studied besides poetry
Archaeology and ornithology
What is Oliver's 'informed love'?
What is Oliver's 'informed love'?
Deep, specific understanding of natural world, not superficial appreciation
Structure of the poem
Structure of the poem
Four stanzas
Central theme of poem
Central theme of poem
Spiritual connection between humans and nature
What do 'hints of gladness' mean?
What do 'hints of gladness' mean?
Trees communicate joy subtly
'Distant from hope of myself' means
'Distant from hope of myself' means
Gap between current self and ideal self
Ideal self traits (stanza 2)
Ideal self traits (stanza 2)
Goodness, discernment, mindful living, reverence
Literary technique for trees
Literary technique for trees
Personification - trees stir and call out
Trees' invitation (stanza 3)
Trees' invitation (stanza 3)
Stay awhile
What does light symbolize?
What does light symbolize?
Spiritual illumination, grace, and life force
Trees' three-part message
Trees' three-part message
Go easy, be filled with light, and shine
Four-stanza progression
Four-stanza progression
Recognition → self-reflection → invitation → transformation