Analysing how Landon presents childhood in 'Captain Cook (To My Brother)'
I can explain how Landon uses language and structure to express ideas of childhood in ‘Captain Cook (To My Brother)’.
Analysing how Landon presents childhood in 'Captain Cook (To My Brother)'
I can explain how Landon uses language and structure to express ideas of childhood in ‘Captain Cook (To My Brother)’.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Landon uses euphony and symbolism to create an idyllic view of childhood.
- Structurally, the regular rhyme scheme could contribute to ideas of harmony and unity in childhood.
- Arguably, there is a tonal shift in the sixth stanza where childhood is left behind.
- However, we might also interpret the light imagery in prior stanzas as foreboding.
- The destruction of the garden could be a metaphor for the breakdown of Landon’s relationship with her brother.
Common misconception
That idyllic settings stay the same forever.
Arguably, Landon's 'Captain Cook (To My Brother)' suggests that an idyllic place does not last forever.
Keywords
Idyllic - a place or experience which is extremely pleasant, beautiful, or peaceful.
Ominous - suggesting that something unpleasant is likely to happen.
Foreboding - the feeling that something bad is going to happen.
Imaginary - something created by and existing only in the mind.
Euphony - the combining of words to create a pleasing sound.
Equipment
Analysing how Landon presents childhood in 'Captain Cook (To My Brother)'
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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