GOOD EVENING Heading 16 th November Lament for

GOOD EVENING

Heading 16 th November Lament for Lucy 2

Objectives To continue examining Lament for Lucy To discuss themes of the poem. To write answers in a manner befitting Second Year English.

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Last week – we examined The form – what type of poem is this? The language – is it difficult and why? The images – what do you see and what techniques help you? We were rushing at the end but does anyone remember why this sounds like a song? Your homework was to write about two themes.

So let’s list themes (topic, subject, argument, idea). Also tell me where in the poem shows that theme. She dwelt among the untrodden ways Beside the springs of Dove, A Maid whom there were none to praise And very few to love: A violet by a mossy stone Half hidden from the eye! Fair as a star, when only one Is shining in the sky. She lived unknown, and few could know When Lucy ceased to be; But she is in her grave, and, oh, The difference to me! By William Wordsworth

Why do we need so many themes? Often you are asked to compare two poems. There is love and death in this poem, but perhaps only one of these in another poem. We prepare for everything then. The questions may also ask you to choose a poem with a particular type of theme.

Point, Evidence, Explain (P. E. E. ) Question: What are themes of the poem? (P) Make your answer clear. The first theme is. . . Make a statement about the poem. What happens, what do you see, in your own words. (E) Use a quote to prove yourself. Lead into the quote (Example: We see this when the poet says “. . . ”) (E) Explain what you mean. Explain what the quote means. Explore possible implications.

Question – Essay – One A 4 Page ‘Wordsworth is a great poet because his theme’s remain highly relevant today’. Write a brief essay supporting this idea. Be generous with examples of people who are unnoticed and unappreciated. Can we think of some underappreciated people?