Brendan Kennelly's Saint Brigid's Prayer Date
Brendan Kennelly: Saint Brigid’s Prayer
Date:
Objectives:
1.
Examine a new poem.
2.
Answer exercise questions to perform a closer reading
of the poem.
Warm up: Discussion
What is the traditional image of Heaven? What
does the afterlife look like in your opinion or in
other people’s opinion.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ii8vEZRnJVs
Prayer of St. Brigid
What do you see as we read the poem and look at this image.
Context for this Poet – note this
•
His family owned a Pub and he grew up helping behind the bar,
listening to stories, songs and banter. He was a talented Gaelic
footballer which got him a scholarship to Trinity. He became famous
for appearing on
The Late Late Show
, adverts and really promoting his
work. He didn't want to explain life – he wanted to capture it.
•
The poem and notes are on the page.
•
Complete all questions to form more notes.
•
This will require a personal examination of the poem; for
you to honestly interact with it.
•
You only need to quote when asked for words and lines.
•
The objective is that in doing so, you get to know the
poem better than just taking down notes.
•
Important note: write both questions and answers.
Worksheets
Homework
1.
Finish that sheet and do all the
questions.
2.
Bring in Macbeth tomorrow.
Dive into the analysis of a new poem by Brendan Kennelly, "Saint Brigid's Prayer Date," examining its themes and imagery alongside a discussion on traditional concepts of Heaven and the afterlife. Discover the poet's background, influences, and his unique approach to capturing life through his work.
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Brendan Kennelly: Saint Brigids Prayer Date: Objectives: Examine a new poem. 1. 2. Answer exercise questions to perform a closer reading of the poem. Warm up: Discussion What is the traditional image of Heaven? What does the afterlife look like in your opinion or in other people s opinion.
What do you see as we read the poem and look at this image. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ii8vEZRnJVs Prayer of St. Brigid
Context for this Poet note this His family owned a Pub and he grew up helping behind the bar, listening to stories, songs and banter. He was a talented Gaelic footballer which got him a scholarship to Trinity. He became famous for appearing on The Late Late Show, adverts and really promoting his work. He didn't want to explain life he wanted to capture it.
Worksheets The poem and notes are on the page. Complete all questions to form more notes. This will require a personal examination of the poem; for you to honestly interact with it. You only need to quote when asked for words and lines. The objective is that in doing so, you get to know the poem better than just taking down notes. Important note: write both questions and answers.
Homework 1.Finish that sheet and do all the questions. 2.Bring in Macbeth tomorrow.
