Comparing ideas of nature and identity in Robinson, Nichols, and Antrobus' poems
I can compare how Robinson, Nichols, and Antrobus use language, form and structure to explore ideas of nature and identity in their poems.
Comparing ideas of nature and identity in Robinson, Nichols, and Antrobus' poems
I can compare how Robinson, Nichols, and Antrobus use language, form and structure to explore ideas of nature and identity in their poems.
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Key learning points
- Arguably, Robinson’s use of sensory language creates a sense of comfort while Antrobus creates a sense of discomfort.
- Arguably, both Nichols and Antrobus subvert poetic forms in order to critique humanity’s relationship with nature.
- Nichols’ use of irregularity may reflect the uncertainty of the planet’s future due to anthropogenic climate change.
- In contrast, Robinson’s use of irregularity may reflect the sense of freedom from daily life that “paradise” brings.
Keywords
Synchronise - a state in which two or more people or things move or happen together at the same time and speed
Empathise - to be able to understand how someone else feels
Anthropogenic - relating to, or resulting from the influence of human beings on nature
Evocative - bringing strong images, memories, or feelings to mind
Common misconception
When two poets use the same technique then they have the same intended outcome.
Poetic techniques can be interpreted in a number of different ways, so you can't assume that if a second poet uses the same technique as a first then it will have the same meaning.
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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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