The prelude

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    • Who is the author of the poem extract being analyzed?
      William Wordsworth
    • What is the main purpose of the video?
      To analyze a poem extract from The Prelude
    • Where can you find Mr. Bruff's guide to poetry?
      At misterbruff.com
    • What does the ebook by Mr. Bruff contain?
      Notes on poetry analysis and updates
    • In what year was William Wordsworth born?
      1770
    • What was a significant aspect of Wordsworth's early life?
      He had a troubled relationship with his father
    • What tragic event occurred in Wordsworth's life before his mid-teens?
      Both of his parents died
    • How did Wordsworth's family situation affect him?
      He was separated from his siblings
    • What did Wordsworth do to escape his relatives?
      He spent time exploring the countryside
    • What relationship did Wordsworth develop as a result of his childhood?
      A deep connection with nature
    • What political movement did Wordsworth initially support?
      The French Revolution
    • Why did Wordsworth become disillusioned with the French Revolution?
      Due to the violence and chaos involved
    • What literary movement is Wordsworth associated with?
      Romanticism
    • What did Romanticism react against?
      The Enlightenment and its rationalism
    • What are key characteristics of Romantic poetry?
      Imagination, nature, and ordinary language
    • What is the title of the epic poem that The Prelude is part of?
      The Recluse
    • How long did Wordsworth work on The Prelude?
      His entire lifetime
    • When was The Prelude published?
      1850
    • What does The Prelude explore in its themes?
      Man, nature, and society
    • What is the significance of the boat stealing episode in the poem?
      It represents Wordsworth's awakening to nature
    • What is the geographical setting of the boat stealing episode?
      Ul's Water in the Lake District
    • What does Wordsworth do in the boat stealing episode?
      He steals a rowing boat
    • What happens to Wordsworth as he rows further out on the lake?
      He becomes terrified by a mountain
    • How does the poem's form relate to its content?
      It is an epic poem with personal themes
    • What is a classic example of epic poetry mentioned?
      Paradise Lost by John Milton
    • What is blank verse?
      Unrhymed iambic pentameter
    • How does Wordsworth's use of blank verse connect to Milton?
      Both used blank verse for philosophical poetry
    • What does the poem suggest about the relationship between nature and the poet?
      Nature communicates important life lessons
    • How does the content of The Prelude challenge traditional epic poetry?
      It covers a lifetime rather than one event
    • What does the term "romantic poet" imply about Wordsworth's work?
      It emphasizes emotion and nature in poetry
    • What is the main theme of the extract from The Prelude?
      The awakening understanding of nature's power
    • How does Wordsworth's childhood influence his poetry?
      It shapes his views on nature and society
    • What literary reference does Wordsworth make to Milton in The Prelude?
      He echoes the line about the earth before him
    • What does the phrase "the earth is all before me" signify in the context of the poem?
      It reflects the poet's sense of possibility
    • How does the poem's structure enhance its themes?
      It allows exploration of personal and philosophical growth
    • What does the boat symbolize in the poem?
      The journey of self-discovery and exploration
    • How does the fear experienced by Wordsworth contribute to the poem's message?
      It highlights the power and majesty of nature
    • What role does memory play in the boat stealing episode?
      It haunts Wordsworth after the event
    • In what way can nature be seen as a character in the poem?
      Nature embodies the hero's journey of growth
    • What does the extract reveal about Wordsworth's view of childhood?
      It is a time of exploration and fear
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