Elm (Leaving Cert English): Flashcards
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Who is ‘Elm’ dedicated to?
Who is ‘Elm’ dedicated to?
Sylvia Plath dedicated it to Ruth Fainlight.
What characterizes Sylvia Plath's late poetry?
What characterizes Sylvia Plath's late poetry?
It features emotional depth, vivid imagery, and sincerity.
What personal experiences influence 'Elm'?
What personal experiences influence 'Elm'?
Plath’s marriage tensions and the loss of her father.
What treatment did Plath undergo for depression?
What treatment did Plath undergo for depression?
She underwent electric shock treatment.
Is 'Elm' a documentary of Plath’s life?
Is 'Elm' a documentary of Plath’s life?
No, it's an artistic creation inspired by events.
What should you focus on while reading 'Elm'?
What should you focus on while reading 'Elm'?
Pay attention to themes and sensory imagery.
What does the elm symbolize in the poem?
What does the elm symbolize in the poem?
It represents an inner voice taunting the speaker.
What does the speaker fear in 'Elm'?
What does the speaker fear in 'Elm'?
The speaker fears the unknown and madness.
What imagery is described in the elm’s taunts?
What imagery is described in the elm’s taunts?
Nightmarish horrors, poisons, and destructive forces.
How does the elm relate to the speaker's identity?
How does the elm relate to the speaker's identity?
The speaker’s identity blurs with the elm's darker side.