walking away

• Who is the poet of "Walking Away"?

  1. Day-Lewis
• What is the main theme of "Walking Away"?

  Parental love and letting go
• Where was C. Day-Lewis born?

  In Ireland
• What does the poem "Walking Away" primarily reflect on?

  A moment in the poet's life
• Who is the son mentioned in "Walking Away"?

  Sean
• What does the poet compare his son walking away to?

  A satellite wrenched from its orbit
• What does the phrase "half fledged thing" suggest about the son?

  He is not fully ready for independence
• What does the structure of the poem reflect about the father's feelings?

  His desire for control over his son
• What rhyme scheme is used in "Walking Away"?

  ABAC
• How does enjambment affect the poem's meaning?

  It reflects the father's loss of control
• What does the final message of the poem convey?

  Love is proved in letting go
• What is the significance of the phrase "walking away" in the poem?

  It symbolizes the son's independence
• What are the main themes explored in "Walking Away"?

  • Parental love
  • Letting go
  • Change in relationships
  • Sacrificial nature of love
• How does the structure of "Walking Away" reflect the father's emotions?

  • Quintets symbolize control
  • Rhyme scheme shows desire for order
  • Enjambment indicates loss of control
  • Caesura reflects inner conflict
• What imagery is used in "Walking Away" to convey the father's feelings?

  • Satellite wrenched from orbit
  • Winged seed loosened from stem
  • Hesitant figure in a wilderness
  • Pathos of separation
• How does "Walking Away" compare to other poems about parental relationships?

  • Explores similar themes of love and letting go
  • Can be compared with "Mother Any Distance"
  • Reflects on changing relationships
  • Highlights the struggle of acceptance
• What is the significance of the poem's title "Walking Away"?

  • Represents the son's journey to independence
  • Symbolizes the father's emotional struggle
  • Highlights the theme of letting go
  • Reflects the change in their relationship
• What does the ending of "Walking Away" suggest about the father's acceptance?

  • He learns to accept change
  • Acknowledges the importance of letting go
  • Reflects on the nature of love
  • Indicates growth in their relationship
• What role does nature play in "Walking Away"?

  • Represents the cycle of growth and independence
  • Highlights the pain of separation
  • Suggests the inevitability of change
  • Reflects on the father's struggle with nature's give and take
• What does the title of the poem signify in relation to its message?

  It highlights the importance of letting go
• How does the simile of a satellite relate to the father's feelings?

  It symbolizes danger and loss of control
• What does the word "wrenched" imply about the father's emotions?

  It shows his hatred for the separation
• What does the term "on Jean mantilla" refer to in the poem?

  It signifies separation or change
• How does the imagery of autumn contribute to the poem's themes?

  It reflects transition and the pain of loss
• What do the "touch lines" represent in the father-son relationship?

  They symbolize new boundaries and regulations
• What does "half fledged" suggest about the father's view of his son?

  He feels his son isn't ready to fly
• How does the imagery of a winged seed differ from that of a satellite?

  It suggests a natural and accepted separation
• What does the metaphor of clay being fired represent?

  It symbolizes growth through difficult experiences
• What biblical reference is made in the poem regarding love and sacrifice?

  John 3:16 about God sacrificing His Son
• How does the poem conclude regarding the nature of relationships?

  It explores changing relationships with mixed feelings
• What are the key themes explored in the poem?

  • The importance of letting go
  • The pain of separation
  • The natural progression of relationships
  • Conflicting emotions in parent-child dynamics
• What types of imagery are prevalent in the poem?

  • Nature imagery (autumn, leaves, birds)
  • Man-made imagery (satellite)
  • Religious imagery (sacrifice, love)
• How does the poem depict the father's emotional journey?

  • Initial resistance to change
  • Recognition of natural progression
  • Acceptance of painful separation
  • Acknowledgment of growth through hardship