Storm on the Island

• context

  • describes a town preparing to be hit by a storm
  • describes how the storm attacks them and effects them
• themes

  • power of man
  • power of nature
• " we were prepared , we build our houses squat "
• " we were prepared , we build our houses squat "

  • power of nature is too great
  • no amount of preperation can save you from nature
  • collective - island is fighting together
  • nature has taken over and influences all their actions - live their lives to please and survive nature
  • they are slightly arrogant
• " spits like a tamed cat turned savage "
• " spits like a tamed cat turned savage "

  • similie
  • violent and aggressive
  • nature can be calm and beautiful yet chaotic and dangerous
  • consequences of trying to overpower / control nature
• " blows full blast"
• " blows full blast"

  • plosives - violent / aggressive
  • powerful
  • weather and nature are deadly weapons
• comparison

  • exposure
  • ozymandias
  • prelude