Analysing how Clare presents nature in 'Sunday Dip'
I can explain how Clare uses language, form and structure to present nature as idyllic in ‘Sunday Dip’.
Analysing how Clare presents nature in 'Sunday Dip'
I can explain how Clare uses language, form and structure to present nature as idyllic in ‘Sunday Dip’.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- The use of natural imagery could represent the simplicity of nature and the contentment found within it.
- Clare’s use of the sonnet form could represent the Romantic feelings about nature.
- Clare’s use of heroic couplets could further enhance the sense of connection between humanity and nature.
- Clare’s use of a regular pattern to the structure could represent the peace and contentment found in nature.
Keywords
Sonnet - a fourteen line poem with a regular structure, typically about love.
Heroic couplet - two lines of rhyming poetry written in iambic pentameter.
Romanticism - an artistic movement from the late 18th and early 19th century, focused on emotions and nature.
Iambic - a rhythm where an unstressed syllable is followed by a stressed syllable.
Idyllic - a place or experience which is extremely pleasant, beautiful, or peaceful
Common misconception
That you need to know the exact rhythm to analyse it.
Determining whether a rhythm is regular or irregular can be a way of analysing the structure.
Equipment
You will need access to a copy of the Edexcel Belonging anthology for this lesson.
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
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