Storm on the island

• Who is the author of the poem "Storm on the Island"?

  Seamus Heaney
• What is the main theme of "Storm on the Island"?

  The battle of nature vs man

  
• What is the setting of "Storm on the Island"?

  • An island community preparing for a storm
  • The land is barren of crops and trees
  • The islanders experience storms regularly
• How do the islanders prepare for the storm?

  They design their houses to withstand storms
• What does the phrase "this wizened earth" imply about the land?

  It suggests that the land is barren and unproductive
• What happens to the islanders during the storm?

  They stay hiding inside, feeling powerless and scared
• What does Heaney's background contribute to his poetry?


  He writes about the landscape and rural life of Ireland
• What does the title "Death of a Naturalist" suggest about Heaney's view of nature?


  It demonstrates the violence of nature rather than romanticizing it
• How does Heaney use the Aran Islands in his poetry?

  As a symbol of Irish culture and identity
• What literary technique is used in "Storm on the Island" to convey the islanders' isolation?

  The poem is structured as a dramatic monologue
• What are the similarities between "Storm on the Island" and "The Prelude"?

  • Both show nature as powerful
  • Both speakers discover truths about the world through nature
• What are the differences between "Storm on the Island" and "The Prelude"?

  • SOTI depicts a physical conflict with nature, while The Prelude shows a psychological conflict
  • SOTI focuses on the violence of nature, while The Prelude emphasizes its size and extent
• How does the poem reflect the theme of isolation vs community?


  It contrasts the unity of the islanders with their individual fears during the storm
• What does the informal tone of the poem suggest about the islanders' relationship with storms?

  They have become accustomed to storms as a regular part of life
• How does Heaney personify nature in the poem?

  By suggesting it intends to attack the island
• What does the simile "spits like a tame cat turned savage" imply about nature?


  It suggests that nature can be both docile and aggressive
• What does the lack of a consistent rhyme scheme in the poem signify?

  It reflects the uncontrollable power of nature
• What does the cyclical structure of the poem represent?


  It illustrates the ongoing cycle of preparation, storm, and recovery
• What is the effect of enjambment in the poem?

  It creates a sense of breathlessness and overwhelming power
• How does Heaney use military language in the poem?

  To convey the violence and aggression of nature
• What do colloquialisms in the poem achieve?


  They draw the reader in and create a sense of shared experience
• What does the term "oxymoron" refer to in the context of the poem?


  When two opposing terms are placed next to each other
• What does the phrase "no stacks or stooks that can be lost" imply?


  There is no way to judge the damage caused by the storm
• What does the volta in the poem signify?

  A shift from optimism to fear as the storm approaches