Child (Leaving Cert English): Flashcards
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What dual emotions are present in Plath's poem 'Child'?
What dual emotions are present in Plath's poem 'Child'?
Joyful love contrasting with deep anxiety and fear.
How does the mother want to fill her child's vision?
How does the mother want to fill her child's vision?
She wants to fill it with wonders and colors.
What contrasting imagery appears in the last stanza?
What contrasting imagery appears in the last stanza?
Imagery of darkness and a starless ceiling.
What emotions does the poem evoke regarding motherhood?
What emotions does the poem evoke regarding motherhood?
It evokes love but also fears for the child's safety.
What is the format of stanzas in the poem 'Child'?
What is the format of stanzas in the poem 'Child'?
The poem consists of short, three-line stanzas.
What key themes are present in the poem?
What key themes are present in the poem?
Love, childhood joy, motherhood, fear, and anxiety.
How are simple objects used in the poem?
How are simple objects used in the poem?
They symbolize joy and beauty for the child.
What does 'troublous | Wringing of hands' signify?
What does 'troublous | Wringing of hands' signify?
It conveys the mother’s anxiety about the child’s future.
Which other poem can 'Child' be compared to?
Which other poem can 'Child' be compared to?
It can be compared to 'Morning Song'.
How does the mother’s perspective change in the poem?
How does the mother’s perspective change in the poem?
She shifts from admiration to deep concern and fear.