Exploring Loss and Isolation Themes in MacCaig's Poetry
Delve into the themes of loss and isolation in Norman MacCaig's poetry through detailed analysis of poems like "Assisi" and "Sounds of the Day." Uncover how MacCaig depicts these emotions and the significance of setting in his work. Learn how to achieve marks in discussing commonalities, analyzing poems, and quoting effectively.
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MacCaig Poetry The 10 Mark Question
5. In his poetry MacCaig often deals with the theme of loss. By referring to this poem and at least one other by MacCaig, discuss how he achieves this. (10)
2 marks = commonality 2 marks - Analysis of the poem in the exam 6 marks - Analysis of one/ more than one other poem/s.
How do you get each pair of marks? Establish the commonality say what the common feature is and give evidence to back this up. (2) Give a detailed and thorough analysis of a relevant quotation from the poem in the exam. (2) Give a detailed and thorough analysis of relevant quotations from the other poem/s. (6) (Or, give a basic analysis of a relevant quotation for 1 mark)
By referring to this poem (Assisi) and at least one other by MacCaig, discuss the theme of isolation in his work. (10) Through close textual analysis of this poem (Sounds of the Day) and at least one other of Maccaig s poems, discuss the importance of setting in his work. (10)
