from Four Quartets: East Coker IV (Leaving Cert English): Quizzes
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In 'East Coker IV', who does the 'wounded surgeon' symbolise?
In 'East Coker IV', who does the 'wounded surgeon' symbolise?
Jesus Christ
What does the 'distempered part' refer to in the poem?
What does the 'distempered part' refer to in the poem?
Sinful aspects of human nature
What do the surgeon's 'bleeding hands' evoke?
What do the surgeon's 'bleeding hands' evoke?
Christ on the cross
Who or what does the 'dying nurse' represent?
Who or what does the 'dying nurse' represent?
Harsh guidance reminding of sin
Who is the 'ruined millionaire' in the poem?
Who is the 'ruined millionaire' in the poem?
Adam
What does the metaphor of earth as a hospital signify?
What does the metaphor of earth as a hospital signify?
A place of healing and redemption
What paradox does 'To be restored, our sickness must grow worse' express?
What paradox does 'To be restored, our sickness must grow worse' express?
Confronting sin worsens before healing
What do 'frigid purgatorial fires' symbolise?
What do 'frigid purgatorial fires' symbolise?
Trials for spiritual enlightenment
What does the Eucharist imagery ('dripping blood', 'bloody flesh') emphasise?
What does the Eucharist imagery ('dripping blood', 'bloody flesh') emphasise?
Christ's sacrifice and spiritual renewal
Which day is referenced in the poem's final line?
Which day is referenced in the poem's final line?
Good Friday
What does the 'fever chart' symbolise?
What does the 'fever chart' symbolise?
Complexities of human condition
Which stylistic device is key in Eliot's exploration of spiritual truths?
Which stylistic device is key in Eliot's exploration of spiritual truths?
Paradox
What do 'roses' and 'briars' in 'flame is roses, smoke is briars' suggest?
What do 'roses' and 'briars' in 'flame is roses, smoke is briars' suggest?
Beauty and pain intertwined