Understanding connections in Antrobus' 'With Birds You're Never Lonely'
I can understand how Antrobus presents the contrast between the natural and urban world in ‘With Birds You’re Never Lonely’.
Understanding connections in Antrobus' 'With Birds You're Never Lonely'
I can understand how Antrobus presents the contrast between the natural and urban world in ‘With Birds You’re Never Lonely’.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- The title implies that Antrobus’ intention is to encourage the reader to forge a connection with nature.
- Arguably, the modern, urban world is presented as isolating.
- In contrast, we might see nature as being full of life and connections.
- Antrobus is a d/Deaf poet and the use of sound implies that silence can be enriching in certain circumstances.
- Antrobus often explores themes of communication, connection, and cultural inheritance.
Keywords
Aural - relating to the ear or the sense of hearing
Forge - to make or produce something, often with great difficulty
Profound - (of a state, quality, or emotion) very great or intense
Maori - a member of the indigenous people of New Zealand
Homogenous - of the same or a similar kind in nature
Common misconception
That silence is a negative thing.
Silence can also be peaceful, enriching and calming.
Equipment
You will need access to a copy of the AQA World and Lives anthology for this lesson.
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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