Comparing childhood in 'Sunday Dip' and 'Mild the Mist Upon the Hill'
I can compare how Clare and Brontë present ideas of childhood in ‘Sunday Dip’ and ‘Mild the Mist Upon the Hill’.
Comparing childhood in 'Sunday Dip' and 'Mild the Mist Upon the Hill'
I can compare how Clare and Brontë present ideas of childhood in ‘Sunday Dip’ and ‘Mild the Mist Upon the Hill’.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Arguably, both poets present childhood in an idealised way.
- Both poets use language to depict childhood as a place of safety and protection.
- Arguably, Clare creates an excited, joyful tone while Brontë creates a reflective, joyful tone.
- The use of regularity and enjambment in both poems could reflect the continual joy of childhood.
- Romantics revered childhood and presented it in an idealised way.
Keywords
Nostalgia - a feeling of pleasure and also slight sadness when you think about things that happened in the past
Romanticism - an artistic movement from the late 18th and early 19th century, focused on emotions and nature
Revere - feel deep respect or admiration
Idealised - to think of or represent someone or something as perfect
Reflective - showing or involved in careful thinking; thoughtful
Common misconception
That society has always considered childhood as a space for play and exploration.
Before the Enlightenment, children were generally considered small versions of adults.
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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