Analysing ideas of nature and heritage in Nichols' 'Like an Heiress'
I can explain how Nichols uses language, form and structure to express ideas of nature and heritage in 'Like an Heiress'.
Analysing ideas of nature and heritage in Nichols' 'Like an Heiress'
I can explain how Nichols uses language, form and structure to express ideas of nature and heritage in 'Like an Heiress'.
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Key learning points
- Nichols’ personification of nature may be to heighten the unjust treatment of nature by humanity.
- The link to the sonnet form through the length may be to show the love that the speaker has for nature and her heritage.
- However, the lack of adherence to the sonnet form may show that humanity itself doesn’t love nature.
- It may also be representative of the disconnect the speaker feels towards her home.
- The irregularity of the poem may be indicative of the uncertainty towards the planet’s future.
Keywords
Ironic - an ironic situation in which something has the opposite effect of the one intended.
Anthropogenic - relating to, or resulting from the influence of human beings on nature.
Sonnet - a poetic form consisting of 14 lines, written in iambic pentameter, typically on the topic of love.
Lament - a passionate expression of grief or sorrow.
Volta - the turn of thought or argument in the sonnet form.
Common misconception
If a poet doesn't conform to a poetic form then they are rejecting it.
By not using a particular poetic form, or subverting a poetic form, a poet may be critiquing a certain expectation or making a certain comment on society.
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You will need access to a copy of the AQA World and Lives anthology for this lesson.
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