Analysing how Hughes presents the power of nature in 'Hawk Roosting'

English

In 'Poetry anthology', pupils compared the language, form and structure of a variety of poems. In 'Poetry anthology continued', pupils work on making more nuanced comparisons between poems.

In 'A World at War: Poetry', pupils explore how poets presents the atrocities of World War One through their poetry. In 'Poetry anthology', pupils analyse how a variety of different wars have been presented through poetry.

Poetry anthology: first study

Historic or outdated representations of people that may portray inequality or injustice.

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Match the keywords with their definitions.

How does the hawk view himself in the poem 'Hawk Roosting'?

In 'Hawk Roosting' the hawks believes he controls __________ and __________ in the wood.

The hawk is presented as omnipotent in 'Hawk Roosting'.

The hawk's omnipotent is presented in 'Hawk Roosting'.

The hawk flaunts his omnipotent in 'Hawk Roosting'.

Which sentence uses 'omnipotent' correctly and would work best as a topic sentence?

Arguably, the hawk in 'Hawk Roosting' is acting based on instinct. He doesn't take pleasure from killing; he's interested in his own ...

From whose perspective is Ted Hughes' 'Hawk Roosting' written from?

How is the hawk in 'Hawk Roosting' presented in the poem?

Which themes are explored in 'Hawk Roosting'?

Which of these are examples of first person pronouns?

concerned with the rightness or wrongness of something.

unconcerned with the rightness or wrongness of something.

If something or someone is 'amoral' this means they are ...

Which word from 'Hawk Roosting' suggests the hawk sees himself as powerful?

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Adult supervision recommended

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