SlideShare une entreprise Scribd logo
1  sur  24
Télécharger pour lire hors ligne
Norman MacCaigNorman MacCaig
S5 PoetryS5 Poetry
Good Morning S5!Good Morning S5!
 In today’s lesson we will…In today’s lesson we will…
 Practice textual analysis.Practice textual analysis.
 Study MacCaig’s poem ‘Visiting Hour’.Study MacCaig’s poem ‘Visiting Hour’.
 Talk about word choice, sentenceTalk about word choice, sentence
structure, mood and atmosphere.structure, mood and atmosphere.
Visiting HourVisiting Hour
 UnderstandingUnderstanding
After reading through the poem, write downAfter reading through the poem, write down
what you think is happening in the poem.what you think is happening in the poem.
 ThemesThemes
Do you notice any themes at this stage?Do you notice any themes at this stage?
Stanza 1Stanza 1
 How does the poet help us be there withHow does the poet help us be there with
him, in our minds?him, in our minds?
 What do the lines “The hospital smell…What do the lines “The hospital smell…
bobbing along.” tell us about the effect ofbobbing along.” tell us about the effect of
the hospital smell on the poet?the hospital smell on the poet?
 What are the connotations of the coloursWhat are the connotations of the colours
green and yellow in this context?green and yellow in this context?
Stanza 1Stanza 1
 The poet is making his way along the hospital corridor toThe poet is making his way along the hospital corridor to
ward 7 where his seriously ill relative lies.ward 7 where his seriously ill relative lies.
 In stanza 1, the scene is set by reference to the poet’sIn stanza 1, the scene is set by reference to the poet’s
senses.senses.
 The ‘hospital smell’ is typical of most peoples experienceThe ‘hospital smell’ is typical of most peoples experience
of hospitals.of hospitals.
 The poet creates mood through his word choice –The poet creates mood through his word choice –
“combs my nostrils.”“combs my nostrils.”
 Suggests the smell is so pungent and unpleasant to himSuggests the smell is so pungent and unpleasant to him
that it reaches right up into his nose hairs.that it reaches right up into his nose hairs.
 ““green…yellow” suggests colours of vomit, pus – againgreen…yellow” suggests colours of vomit, pus – again
emphasises his discomfort and unpleasantness of visit.emphasises his discomfort and unpleasantness of visit.
Stanza 1Stanza 1
 SYNECDOCHESYNECDOCHE
 Lines 2/3 “nostrils…bobbing along”Lines 2/3 “nostrils…bobbing along”
 Of course his whole body is moving alongOf course his whole body is moving along
the corridor – not just his nostrils.the corridor – not just his nostrils.
 The synecdoche focuses attention on theThe synecdoche focuses attention on the
nostrils in order to strengthen the idea ofnostrils in order to strengthen the idea of
the hospital smell being so overpowering,the hospital smell being so overpowering,
all other senses are blocked out.all other senses are blocked out.
Stanza 2Stanza 2
““What seems aWhat seems a corpsecorpse
isis trundledtrundled into a lift andinto a lift and vanishesvanishes
heavenwardheavenward.”.”
 What do the words in bold tell you aboutWhat do the words in bold tell you about
the poet’s mood at this point?the poet’s mood at this point?
 What is the effect of enjambment?What is the effect of enjambment?
Stanza 2Stanza 2
 We know what is on his mind as when he sees theWe know what is on his mind as when he sees the
trolley, he immediately assumes it is a dead body.trolley, he immediately assumes it is a dead body.
 ““vanishes heavenward” – in fact goes up in a lift, but asvanishes heavenward” – in fact goes up in a lift, but as
far as poet is concerned, its on its last journey.far as poet is concerned, its on its last journey.
 He is clearly worried about his sick relative – has heHe is clearly worried about his sick relative – has he
come too late?come too late?
 Enjambment – the effect is to emphasise the last word ofEnjambment – the effect is to emphasise the last word of
the line (his thoughts of death and finality)the line (his thoughts of death and finality)
 ““Trundled” suggests the lack of care taken by the porterTrundled” suggests the lack of care taken by the porter
– as if the poet thinks there is no point taking care as the– as if the poet thinks there is no point taking care as the
person is dead. Supports his feeling of hopelessness.person is dead. Supports his feeling of hopelessness.
Stanza 3Stanza 3
 The poet repeats the words “I will not feel.”The poet repeats the words “I will not feel.”
To whom do you think he may be sayingTo whom do you think he may be saying
these words and why?these words and why?
 How does the repetition and rhythm add toHow does the repetition and rhythm add to
the overall effect of the verse?the overall effect of the verse?
 Explain the last line of this stanza.Explain the last line of this stanza.
Stanza 3Stanza 3
 The poet appears to be talking to himself.The poet appears to be talking to himself.
 The repetition intensifies the control he is tryingThe repetition intensifies the control he is trying
to impose on himself, denying his feelings asto impose on himself, denying his feelings as
they are too painful.they are too painful.
 Together with the staccato rhythm of this shortTogether with the staccato rhythm of this short
verse with its monosyllabic words, the repetitionverse with its monosyllabic words, the repetition
heightens the atmosphere of tension.heightens the atmosphere of tension.
 The last line shows the poet making a consciousThe last line shows the poet making a conscious
effort to be detached – he knows he will have toeffort to be detached – he knows he will have to
face up to the situation eventually, but not yet.face up to the situation eventually, but not yet.
Stanza 4Stanza 4
 Comment on the syntax (word order) ofComment on the syntax (word order) of
the line “here and up and down and there.”the line “here and up and down and there.”
What effect does it achieve?What effect does it achieve?
 What is the effect of the linking wordWhat is the effect of the linking word
‘and’?‘and’?
 What do these details tell us about theWhat do these details tell us about the
poet’s attitude to the nurses?poet’s attitude to the nurses?
 What does he reveal about himself in hisWhat does he reveal about himself in his
observations of the nurses?observations of the nurses?
Stanza 4Stanza 4
 This verse gives the sense of bustle in a busyThis verse gives the sense of bustle in a busy
hospital through the description of the nurses.hospital through the description of the nurses.
 Unusual syntax in line 12 highlights theUnusual syntax in line 12 highlights the
ubiquitous nature of the nurses, as if they areubiquitous nature of the nurses, as if they are
everywhere at once.everywhere at once.
 The repetition of “and” emphasises the distanceThe repetition of “and” emphasises the distance
the nurses cover and gives an impression of thethe nurses cover and gives an impression of the
speed they move at.speed they move at.
 There is a contrast in how the nurses and theThere is a contrast in how the nurses and the
poet cope with death. “Burden” conveys thepoet cope with death. “Burden” conveys the
extent of his anguish, yet the nurses are able toextent of his anguish, yet the nurses are able to
deal with many deaths “their eyes clear”.deal with many deaths “their eyes clear”.
Stanza 5Stanza 5
 Comment on the effect of the full stop in “WardComment on the effect of the full stop in “Ward
7.” Also, what is the effect of the use of the7.” Also, what is the effect of the use of the
numeral 7?numeral 7?
 Find 3 examples of metaphor in this verse andFind 3 examples of metaphor in this verse and
explainexplain
 the comparison being made,the comparison being made,
 how appropriate the image/metaphor is,how appropriate the image/metaphor is,
 what is the effect it has/connotations?what is the effect it has/connotations?
 Comment on the use of enjambment in lines 29-Comment on the use of enjambment in lines 29-
30.30.
Stanza 5Stanza 5
 ““She lies/in a cave of white forgetfulness.”She lies/in a cave of white forgetfulness.”
 The bed is screened off by a white curtain like a cave.The bed is screened off by a white curtain like a cave.
“Forgetfulness” because she is barely conscious.“Forgetfulness” because she is barely conscious.
 It is appropriate because she is cut off from the rest ofIt is appropriate because she is cut off from the rest of
the ward as effectively as if she were in a cave on thethe ward as effectively as if she were in a cave on the
side of a cliff. Due to the coma, she cannotside of a cliff. Due to the coma, she cannot
communicate with the poet, nor he with her.communicate with the poet, nor he with her.
 Poet is immediately aware that she is not accessible toPoet is immediately aware that she is not accessible to
him, or him to her. “White” adds to the feeling ofhim, or him to her. “White” adds to the feeling of
inaccessibility, as if he is seeing her through a whiteinaccessibility, as if he is seeing her through a white
haze or white noise – which impedes communication.haze or white noise – which impedes communication.
Stanza 5Stanza 5
 ““A withered hand/trembles on its stalk,”A withered hand/trembles on its stalk,”
 ““Withered” is appropriate as she is dying and “stalk”Withered” is appropriate as she is dying and “stalk”
suggests the weakness and thinness of her armsuggests the weakness and thinness of her arm
 The trembling hand and eyes moving behind eyelids areThe trembling hand and eyes moving behind eyelids are
her fluttering uncontrolled attempts to reach him, so heher fluttering uncontrolled attempts to reach him, so he
too, is alone with his pain.too, is alone with his pain.
 The enjambment emphasises the heaviness of theThe enjambment emphasises the heaviness of the
patient’s eyelids and the effort she is making to openpatient’s eyelids and the effort she is making to open
them, to communicate with him.them, to communicate with him.
 The flower image gives a sense of fragility and herThe flower image gives a sense of fragility and her
beauty in the eyes of the poet who looks at her with love.beauty in the eyes of the poet who looks at her with love.
Stanza 5Stanza 5
 ““Into an arm wasted/of colour a glass fang isInto an arm wasted/of colour a glass fang is
fixed/not guzzling but giving.”fixed/not guzzling but giving.”
 Vampire image intensified by alliteration conveys hisVampire image intensified by alliteration conveys his
abhorrence at the sight of the drip feeding blood into herabhorrence at the sight of the drip feeding blood into her
arm.arm.
 He sees the needle as a fang biting into her arm, like aHe sees the needle as a fang biting into her arm, like a
vampire drinking her blood.vampire drinking her blood.
 ““wasted of colour” adds to impression that blood is beingwasted of colour” adds to impression that blood is being
taken rather than given.taken rather than given.
 Effectively conveys his pity for the suffering of theEffectively conveys his pity for the suffering of the
patient, his distress and the feeling that the wholepatient, his distress and the feeling that the whole
process is pointless and intrusive.process is pointless and intrusive.
Stanza 5Stanza 5
 ““And between her and me/distance/thatAnd between her and me/distance/that
neither she nor I/can cross.”neither she nor I/can cross.”
 He bends to kiss her but she doesn’t respond.He bends to kiss her but she doesn’t respond.
 She is alone with her pain which has formed anShe is alone with her pain which has formed an
invisible barrier between them.invisible barrier between them.
 The image conveys his feeling of desolation andThe image conveys his feeling of desolation and
hopelessness at the inability to reach her.hopelessness at the inability to reach her.
 His isolation is emphasised by the enjambmentHis isolation is emphasised by the enjambment
– “I” poised at the end of the line.– “I” poised at the end of the line.
Stanza 6Stanza 6
 How has the poet changed from the way he wasHow has the poet changed from the way he was
at the beginning of the poem?at the beginning of the poem?
 Comment on the effectiveness of:Comment on the effectiveness of:
 The metaphor in line 34The metaphor in line 34
 Pun in line 35Pun in line 35
 Paradox in line 37Paradox in line 37
 Oxymoron in line 38 andOxymoron in line 38 and
 Alliteration in line 38.Alliteration in line 38.
Stanza 6Stanza 6
 When the bell rings at the end of visiting hour,When the bell rings at the end of visiting hour,
he leaves in a highly emotional state.he leaves in a highly emotional state.
 MetaphorMetaphor – “clumsily rises/in the round– “clumsily rises/in the round
swimming waves of a bell.” he escapes from hisswimming waves of a bell.” he escapes from his
distress like a drowning man to dry land.distress like a drowning man to dry land.
 His self control has collapsed as he nowHis self control has collapsed as he now
stumbles “clumsily” from the ward.stumbles “clumsily” from the ward.
 ““swimming” could suggest his eyes filled withswimming” could suggest his eyes filled with
tears, as well as his head swimming with thetears, as well as his head swimming with the
emotion of the experience.emotion of the experience.
Stanza 6Stanza 6
 PunPun “growing fainter” – the poet would grow fainter with“growing fainter” – the poet would grow fainter with
distance from the patient and he is so upset he feelsdistance from the patient and he is so upset he feels
faint.faint.
 ParadoxParadox “Books that will not be read” and“Books that will not be read” and
 OxymoronOxymoron “Fruitless fruits” intensify his distress and“Fruitless fruits” intensify his distress and
confusion.confusion.
 She is beyond his reach and he can do nothing for her.She is beyond his reach and he can do nothing for her.
She is past reading or eating. He has gone through theShe is past reading or eating. He has gone through the
motions of a visit but knows his presence has made nomotions of a visit but knows his presence has made no
difference to the final outcome.difference to the final outcome.
 AlliterationAlliteration intensifies the futility of the situation.intensifies the futility of the situation.
Visiting HourVisiting Hour
 The themes of this poem are facing death (both of theThe themes of this poem are facing death (both of the
patient and the loss of a loved one), inexorability ofpatient and the loss of a loved one), inexorability of
death (it is impossible to stop) and problems ofdeath (it is impossible to stop) and problems of
communication.communication.
 It is written in FREE VERSE – appropriate to confusionIt is written in FREE VERSE – appropriate to confusion
in poet’s mind.in poet’s mind.
 It is written in the FIRST PERSON – poet can expressIt is written in the FIRST PERSON – poet can express
his feelings from the inside, which an observer would behis feelings from the inside, which an observer would be
unable to detect. We see his feelings as genuine.unable to detect. We see his feelings as genuine.
Visiting HourVisiting Hour
 STREAM OF CONSCIOUSNESSSTREAM OF CONSCIOUSNESS stylestyle
makes us sympathise with the poet as wemakes us sympathise with the poet as we
can put ourselves in his position andcan put ourselves in his position and
identify with his feelings.identify with his feelings.
 We arrive with him, walk through theWe arrive with him, walk through the
corridor with him and leave with him – thiscorridor with him and leave with him – this
increases the emotional impact of poem.increases the emotional impact of poem.
 We follow the build up and release of hisWe follow the build up and release of his
feelings.feelings.
Visiting HourVisiting Hour
 The overall structure contributes to theThe overall structure contributes to the
atmosphere and mood.atmosphere and mood.
 Verse 1-3 are short, staccato and create aVerse 1-3 are short, staccato and create a
sense of place, atmosphere and the poet’ssense of place, atmosphere and the poet’s
feelingsfeelings
 Verse 4 – sense of busy hospitalVerse 4 – sense of busy hospital
 Verse 5 – main action, sense of hush in theVerse 5 – main action, sense of hush in the
presence of dying woman.presence of dying woman.
 Verse 6 – opening of floodgates of poet’sVerse 6 – opening of floodgates of poet’s
emotions in face of his inevitable loss.emotions in face of his inevitable loss.
Visiting HourVisiting Hour
EvaluationEvaluation
 Think about…Think about…
 Is it less of an ordeal for the dying personIs it less of an ordeal for the dying person
than the one left behind?than the one left behind?
 Dying is something we have to do alone,Dying is something we have to do alone,
despite being surrounded by loved ones?despite being surrounded by loved ones?
 How realistic do you find the poet’sHow realistic do you find the poet’s
feelings?feelings?

Contenu connexe

Tendances

Macbeth act 2 scene 1&2 by amal
Macbeth act 2 scene 1&2 by amalMacbeth act 2 scene 1&2 by amal
Macbeth act 2 scene 1&2 by amallane448
 
Mirror by Sylvia Plath
Mirror by Sylvia PlathMirror by Sylvia Plath
Mirror by Sylvia PlathKovidT
 
Textual analysis of the jigsaw
Textual analysis of the jigsaw Textual analysis of the jigsaw
Textual analysis of the jigsaw N J
 
Theatre audience etiquette
Theatre audience etiquetteTheatre audience etiquette
Theatre audience etiquetteMandi Goodsett
 
Earth song -Music Video analysis
Earth song -Music Video analysisEarth song -Music Video analysis
Earth song -Music Video analysisHassam_Anwar
 
Psychological Study of ' Lavinia' character in" Mourning become Electra".
Psychological Study of ' Lavinia' character in" Mourning become Electra".Psychological Study of ' Lavinia' character in" Mourning become Electra".
Psychological Study of ' Lavinia' character in" Mourning become Electra".Ankita Gohel
 
Macbeth characters
Macbeth charactersMacbeth characters
Macbeth charactersbryana94
 
The tyger from songs of experience By: William Blake
The tyger from songs of experience By: William BlakeThe tyger from songs of experience By: William Blake
The tyger from songs of experience By: William BlakePaula Quintero
 
Doctor faustus act 1
Doctor faustus act 1Doctor faustus act 1
Doctor faustus act 1Mano Saleem
 
Half past two - U.A. Fanthorpe
Half past two - U.A. FanthorpeHalf past two - U.A. Fanthorpe
Half past two - U.A. Fanthorpenpaliterature
 

Tendances (11)

Macbeth act 2 scene 1&2 by amal
Macbeth act 2 scene 1&2 by amalMacbeth act 2 scene 1&2 by amal
Macbeth act 2 scene 1&2 by amal
 
Mirror by Sylvia Plath
Mirror by Sylvia PlathMirror by Sylvia Plath
Mirror by Sylvia Plath
 
Textual analysis of the jigsaw
Textual analysis of the jigsaw Textual analysis of the jigsaw
Textual analysis of the jigsaw
 
Theatre audience etiquette
Theatre audience etiquetteTheatre audience etiquette
Theatre audience etiquette
 
Earth song -Music Video analysis
Earth song -Music Video analysisEarth song -Music Video analysis
Earth song -Music Video analysis
 
09 duplo etérico
09 duplo etérico09 duplo etérico
09 duplo etérico
 
Psychological Study of ' Lavinia' character in" Mourning become Electra".
Psychological Study of ' Lavinia' character in" Mourning become Electra".Psychological Study of ' Lavinia' character in" Mourning become Electra".
Psychological Study of ' Lavinia' character in" Mourning become Electra".
 
Macbeth characters
Macbeth charactersMacbeth characters
Macbeth characters
 
The tyger from songs of experience By: William Blake
The tyger from songs of experience By: William BlakeThe tyger from songs of experience By: William Blake
The tyger from songs of experience By: William Blake
 
Doctor faustus act 1
Doctor faustus act 1Doctor faustus act 1
Doctor faustus act 1
 
Half past two - U.A. Fanthorpe
Half past two - U.A. FanthorpeHalf past two - U.A. Fanthorpe
Half past two - U.A. Fanthorpe
 

En vedette

Dynamic Integration of Semantic Metadata in Biomedical Communications
Dynamic Integration of Semantic Metadata in Biomedical CommunicationsDynamic Integration of Semantic Metadata in Biomedical Communications
Dynamic Integration of Semantic Metadata in Biomedical CommunicationsPistoia Alliance
 
Presentation1[1]amanda doctor
Presentation1[1]amanda doctorPresentation1[1]amanda doctor
Presentation1[1]amanda doctoramandascanlon
 
Sensory healthcare 10:14
Sensory healthcare 10:14Sensory healthcare 10:14
Sensory healthcare 10:14Vetyver
 
How do Anti-Friction Coatings based on Binder Systems eliminate noise in auto...
How do Anti-Friction Coatings based on Binder Systems eliminate noise in auto...How do Anti-Friction Coatings based on Binder Systems eliminate noise in auto...
How do Anti-Friction Coatings based on Binder Systems eliminate noise in auto...molykotetl
 
Direct Mail: It just makes 5 senses
Direct Mail: It just makes 5 sensesDirect Mail: It just makes 5 senses
Direct Mail: It just makes 5 sensesScott Pinkney
 
AS media evaluation, question 1
AS media evaluation, question 1AS media evaluation, question 1
AS media evaluation, question 1Ellis Byrnes
 
Cone Gatherers
Cone GatherersCone Gatherers
Cone Gatherersmissfyvie
 
Prevention of Infection
Prevention of InfectionPrevention of Infection
Prevention of Infectionshabeel pn
 
Chemical senses - smell and taste
Chemical senses - smell and taste Chemical senses - smell and taste
Chemical senses - smell and taste Lionel Wolberger
 
Factors modifying the drug action
Factors modifying the drug actionFactors modifying the drug action
Factors modifying the drug actionDr. Sarita Sharma
 
Infectious disease epidemiology copy - copy
Infectious disease epidemiology   copy - copyInfectious disease epidemiology   copy - copy
Infectious disease epidemiology copy - copySiva Mbbs
 
Florence Nightingale's Environment Theory
Florence Nightingale's Environment TheoryFlorence Nightingale's Environment Theory
Florence Nightingale's Environment TheoryJosephine Ann Necor
 
In a Hospital, as Always
In a Hospital, as Always   In a Hospital, as Always
In a Hospital, as Always isarevi
 
Sociological Perspective
Sociological PerspectiveSociological Perspective
Sociological PerspectiveSyao Chan
 
FT-IR spectroscopy Instrumentation and Application, By- Anubhav singh, M.pharm
FT-IR spectroscopy Instrumentation and Application, By- Anubhav singh, M.pharmFT-IR spectroscopy Instrumentation and Application, By- Anubhav singh, M.pharm
FT-IR spectroscopy Instrumentation and Application, By- Anubhav singh, M.pharmAnubhav Singh
 
Hospital design
Hospital designHospital design
Hospital designdhobacyare
 

En vedette (20)

Dynamic Integration of Semantic Metadata in Biomedical Communications
Dynamic Integration of Semantic Metadata in Biomedical CommunicationsDynamic Integration of Semantic Metadata in Biomedical Communications
Dynamic Integration of Semantic Metadata in Biomedical Communications
 
Presentation1[1]amanda doctor
Presentation1[1]amanda doctorPresentation1[1]amanda doctor
Presentation1[1]amanda doctor
 
The Smell Of Rain
The Smell Of RainThe Smell Of Rain
The Smell Of Rain
 
Observation by smell
Observation by smellObservation by smell
Observation by smell
 
Sensory healthcare 10:14
Sensory healthcare 10:14Sensory healthcare 10:14
Sensory healthcare 10:14
 
How do Anti-Friction Coatings based on Binder Systems eliminate noise in auto...
How do Anti-Friction Coatings based on Binder Systems eliminate noise in auto...How do Anti-Friction Coatings based on Binder Systems eliminate noise in auto...
How do Anti-Friction Coatings based on Binder Systems eliminate noise in auto...
 
Direct Mail: It just makes 5 senses
Direct Mail: It just makes 5 sensesDirect Mail: It just makes 5 senses
Direct Mail: It just makes 5 senses
 
AS media evaluation, question 1
AS media evaluation, question 1AS media evaluation, question 1
AS media evaluation, question 1
 
Cone Gatherers
Cone GatherersCone Gatherers
Cone Gatherers
 
There is a Syphilis Epidemic in Cincinnati
There is a Syphilis Epidemic in CincinnatiThere is a Syphilis Epidemic in Cincinnati
There is a Syphilis Epidemic in Cincinnati
 
Prevention of Infection
Prevention of InfectionPrevention of Infection
Prevention of Infection
 
Chemical senses - smell and taste
Chemical senses - smell and taste Chemical senses - smell and taste
Chemical senses - smell and taste
 
Factors modifying the drug action
Factors modifying the drug actionFactors modifying the drug action
Factors modifying the drug action
 
Infectious disease epidemiology copy - copy
Infectious disease epidemiology   copy - copyInfectious disease epidemiology   copy - copy
Infectious disease epidemiology copy - copy
 
Florence Nightingale's Environment Theory
Florence Nightingale's Environment TheoryFlorence Nightingale's Environment Theory
Florence Nightingale's Environment Theory
 
In a Hospital, as Always
In a Hospital, as Always   In a Hospital, as Always
In a Hospital, as Always
 
Sociological Perspective
Sociological PerspectiveSociological Perspective
Sociological Perspective
 
Nose & sense of smell
Nose & sense of smellNose & sense of smell
Nose & sense of smell
 
FT-IR spectroscopy Instrumentation and Application, By- Anubhav singh, M.pharm
FT-IR spectroscopy Instrumentation and Application, By- Anubhav singh, M.pharmFT-IR spectroscopy Instrumentation and Application, By- Anubhav singh, M.pharm
FT-IR spectroscopy Instrumentation and Application, By- Anubhav singh, M.pharm
 
Hospital design
Hospital designHospital design
Hospital design
 

Similaire à "Visiting Hour"

My Prayer For My Daughter By William Yeats And Rite Of...
My Prayer For My Daughter By William Yeats And Rite Of...My Prayer For My Daughter By William Yeats And Rite Of...
My Prayer For My Daughter By William Yeats And Rite Of...Catherine Frostick
 
Analysis Of Singapore By Mary Oliver
Analysis Of Singapore By Mary OliverAnalysis Of Singapore By Mary Oliver
Analysis Of Singapore By Mary OliverJennifer Perry
 
Someone In The Woods Rhyme Scheme
Someone In The Woods Rhyme SchemeSomeone In The Woods Rhyme Scheme
Someone In The Woods Rhyme SchemeSheena Crouch
 
Ee Cummings Poetic Devices
Ee Cummings Poetic DevicesEe Cummings Poetic Devices
Ee Cummings Poetic DevicesRobyn Nelson
 
Wilfred Owen Poetic Devices
Wilfred Owen Poetic DevicesWilfred Owen Poetic Devices
Wilfred Owen Poetic DevicesMelanie Smith
 
Introduction to Poetry
Introduction to PoetryIntroduction to Poetry
Introduction to PoetryNicoleHoffmann
 
Craig Morgan Teicher
Craig Morgan TeicherCraig Morgan Teicher
Craig Morgan TeicherSandra Ahn
 
Introduction to Poetry (sans Sonnets)
Introduction to Poetry (sans Sonnets)Introduction to Poetry (sans Sonnets)
Introduction to Poetry (sans Sonnets)NicoleHoffmann
 
Onomatopoeia-Personal Narrative Analysis
Onomatopoeia-Personal Narrative AnalysisOnomatopoeia-Personal Narrative Analysis
Onomatopoeia-Personal Narrative AnalysisJill Ailts
 
The Flea By John Donne Essay
The Flea By John Donne EssayThe Flea By John Donne Essay
The Flea By John Donne EssayMichelle Wilson
 
Death be not proud
Death be not proud Death be not proud
Death be not proud Ginger Snap
 
Gwendolyn Brooks We Real Cool Analysis
Gwendolyn Brooks We Real Cool AnalysisGwendolyn Brooks We Real Cool Analysis
Gwendolyn Brooks We Real Cool AnalysisTara Hardin
 
Compare And Contrast Sonnet 8 And 130
Compare And Contrast Sonnet 8 And 130Compare And Contrast Sonnet 8 And 130
Compare And Contrast Sonnet 8 And 130Connie Johnson
 
Richard Eberhart Ground Hog Analysis
Richard Eberhart Ground Hog AnalysisRichard Eberhart Ground Hog Analysis
Richard Eberhart Ground Hog AnalysisStephanie Benjamin
 
Analysis Of Robert Frost´S Poem Out, Out Essay
Analysis Of Robert Frost´S Poem Out, Out EssayAnalysis Of Robert Frost´S Poem Out, Out Essay
Analysis Of Robert Frost´S Poem Out, Out EssayVickie Western
 
Variation On The Word Sleep Summary
Variation On The Word Sleep SummaryVariation On The Word Sleep Summary
Variation On The Word Sleep SummaryKristen Wilson
 

Similaire à "Visiting Hour" (20)

My Prayer For My Daughter By William Yeats And Rite Of...
My Prayer For My Daughter By William Yeats And Rite Of...My Prayer For My Daughter By William Yeats And Rite Of...
My Prayer For My Daughter By William Yeats And Rite Of...
 
Analysis Of Singapore By Mary Oliver
Analysis Of Singapore By Mary OliverAnalysis Of Singapore By Mary Oliver
Analysis Of Singapore By Mary Oliver
 
Someone In The Woods Rhyme Scheme
Someone In The Woods Rhyme SchemeSomeone In The Woods Rhyme Scheme
Someone In The Woods Rhyme Scheme
 
Ee Cummings Poetic Devices
Ee Cummings Poetic DevicesEe Cummings Poetic Devices
Ee Cummings Poetic Devices
 
Wilfred Owen Poetic Devices
Wilfred Owen Poetic DevicesWilfred Owen Poetic Devices
Wilfred Owen Poetic Devices
 
Introduction to Poetry
Introduction to PoetryIntroduction to Poetry
Introduction to Poetry
 
Craig Morgan Teicher
Craig Morgan TeicherCraig Morgan Teicher
Craig Morgan Teicher
 
The Cave Poetic Devices
The Cave Poetic DevicesThe Cave Poetic Devices
The Cave Poetic Devices
 
Introduction to Poetry (sans Sonnets)
Introduction to Poetry (sans Sonnets)Introduction to Poetry (sans Sonnets)
Introduction to Poetry (sans Sonnets)
 
Onomatopoeia-Personal Narrative Analysis
Onomatopoeia-Personal Narrative AnalysisOnomatopoeia-Personal Narrative Analysis
Onomatopoeia-Personal Narrative Analysis
 
The Flea By John Donne Essay
The Flea By John Donne EssayThe Flea By John Donne Essay
The Flea By John Donne Essay
 
Death be not proud
Death be not proud Death be not proud
Death be not proud
 
Poem Essays
Poem EssaysPoem Essays
Poem Essays
 
Gwendolyn Brooks We Real Cool Analysis
Gwendolyn Brooks We Real Cool AnalysisGwendolyn Brooks We Real Cool Analysis
Gwendolyn Brooks We Real Cool Analysis
 
Compare And Contrast Sonnet 8 And 130
Compare And Contrast Sonnet 8 And 130Compare And Contrast Sonnet 8 And 130
Compare And Contrast Sonnet 8 And 130
 
Presonae
PresonaePresonae
Presonae
 
Elements of poetry
Elements of poetryElements of poetry
Elements of poetry
 
Richard Eberhart Ground Hog Analysis
Richard Eberhart Ground Hog AnalysisRichard Eberhart Ground Hog Analysis
Richard Eberhart Ground Hog Analysis
 
Analysis Of Robert Frost´S Poem Out, Out Essay
Analysis Of Robert Frost´S Poem Out, Out EssayAnalysis Of Robert Frost´S Poem Out, Out Essay
Analysis Of Robert Frost´S Poem Out, Out Essay
 
Variation On The Word Sleep Summary
Variation On The Word Sleep SummaryVariation On The Word Sleep Summary
Variation On The Word Sleep Summary
 

Plus de ccowan73

S1/2 film study of "Matilda"
S1/2 film study of "Matilda"S1/2 film study of "Matilda"
S1/2 film study of "Matilda"ccowan73
 
"War Horse" Film
"War Horse" Film"War Horse" Film
"War Horse" Filmccowan73
 
Frankenstein presentation (juniours)
Frankenstein presentation (juniours)Frankenstein presentation (juniours)
Frankenstein presentation (juniours)ccowan73
 
"Blackfish" National 4/5 Media Documentaries Unit
"Blackfish" National 4/5 Media Documentaries Unit"Blackfish" National 4/5 Media Documentaries Unit
"Blackfish" National 4/5 Media Documentaries Unitccowan73
 
Themes and Motifs in Sailmaker by Alan Spence
Themes and Motifs in Sailmaker by Alan SpenceThemes and Motifs in Sailmaker by Alan Spence
Themes and Motifs in Sailmaker by Alan Spenceccowan73
 
Sailmaker by Alan Spence - National 5 English Scottish Set Text
Sailmaker by Alan Spence - National 5 English Scottish Set TextSailmaker by Alan Spence - National 5 English Scottish Set Text
Sailmaker by Alan Spence - National 5 English Scottish Set Textccowan73
 

Plus de ccowan73 (6)

S1/2 film study of "Matilda"
S1/2 film study of "Matilda"S1/2 film study of "Matilda"
S1/2 film study of "Matilda"
 
"War Horse" Film
"War Horse" Film"War Horse" Film
"War Horse" Film
 
Frankenstein presentation (juniours)
Frankenstein presentation (juniours)Frankenstein presentation (juniours)
Frankenstein presentation (juniours)
 
"Blackfish" National 4/5 Media Documentaries Unit
"Blackfish" National 4/5 Media Documentaries Unit"Blackfish" National 4/5 Media Documentaries Unit
"Blackfish" National 4/5 Media Documentaries Unit
 
Themes and Motifs in Sailmaker by Alan Spence
Themes and Motifs in Sailmaker by Alan SpenceThemes and Motifs in Sailmaker by Alan Spence
Themes and Motifs in Sailmaker by Alan Spence
 
Sailmaker by Alan Spence - National 5 English Scottish Set Text
Sailmaker by Alan Spence - National 5 English Scottish Set TextSailmaker by Alan Spence - National 5 English Scottish Set Text
Sailmaker by Alan Spence - National 5 English Scottish Set Text
 

Dernier

Maximizing Impact_ Nonprofit Website Planning, Budgeting, and Design.pdf
Maximizing Impact_ Nonprofit Website Planning, Budgeting, and Design.pdfMaximizing Impact_ Nonprofit Website Planning, Budgeting, and Design.pdf
Maximizing Impact_ Nonprofit Website Planning, Budgeting, and Design.pdfTechSoup
 
The Stolen Bacillus by Herbert George Wells
The Stolen Bacillus by Herbert George WellsThe Stolen Bacillus by Herbert George Wells
The Stolen Bacillus by Herbert George WellsEugene Lysak
 
Philosophy of Education and Educational Philosophy
Philosophy of Education  and Educational PhilosophyPhilosophy of Education  and Educational Philosophy
Philosophy of Education and Educational PhilosophyShuvankar Madhu
 
How to Add a many2many Relational Field in Odoo 17
How to Add a many2many Relational Field in Odoo 17How to Add a many2many Relational Field in Odoo 17
How to Add a many2many Relational Field in Odoo 17Celine George
 
Human-AI Co-Creation of Worked Examples for Programming Classes
Human-AI Co-Creation of Worked Examples for Programming ClassesHuman-AI Co-Creation of Worked Examples for Programming Classes
Human-AI Co-Creation of Worked Examples for Programming ClassesMohammad Hassany
 
Diploma in Nursing Admission Test Question Solution 2023.pdf
Diploma in Nursing Admission Test Question Solution 2023.pdfDiploma in Nursing Admission Test Question Solution 2023.pdf
Diploma in Nursing Admission Test Question Solution 2023.pdfMohonDas
 
Practical Research 1: Lesson 8 Writing the Thesis Statement.pptx
Practical Research 1: Lesson 8 Writing the Thesis Statement.pptxPractical Research 1: Lesson 8 Writing the Thesis Statement.pptx
Practical Research 1: Lesson 8 Writing the Thesis Statement.pptxKatherine Villaluna
 
CHUYÊN ĐỀ DẠY THÊM TIẾNG ANH LỚP 11 - GLOBAL SUCCESS - NĂM HỌC 2023-2024 - HK...
CHUYÊN ĐỀ DẠY THÊM TIẾNG ANH LỚP 11 - GLOBAL SUCCESS - NĂM HỌC 2023-2024 - HK...CHUYÊN ĐỀ DẠY THÊM TIẾNG ANH LỚP 11 - GLOBAL SUCCESS - NĂM HỌC 2023-2024 - HK...
CHUYÊN ĐỀ DẠY THÊM TIẾNG ANH LỚP 11 - GLOBAL SUCCESS - NĂM HỌC 2023-2024 - HK...Nguyen Thanh Tu Collection
 
The basics of sentences session 10pptx.pptx
The basics of sentences session 10pptx.pptxThe basics of sentences session 10pptx.pptx
The basics of sentences session 10pptx.pptxheathfieldcps1
 
Drug Information Services- DIC and Sources.
Drug Information Services- DIC and Sources.Drug Information Services- DIC and Sources.
Drug Information Services- DIC and Sources.raviapr7
 
Benefits & Challenges of Inclusive Education
Benefits & Challenges of Inclusive EducationBenefits & Challenges of Inclusive Education
Benefits & Challenges of Inclusive EducationMJDuyan
 
PISA-VET launch_El Iza Mohamedou_19 March 2024.pptx
PISA-VET launch_El Iza Mohamedou_19 March 2024.pptxPISA-VET launch_El Iza Mohamedou_19 March 2024.pptx
PISA-VET launch_El Iza Mohamedou_19 March 2024.pptxEduSkills OECD
 
What is the Future of QuickBooks DeskTop?
What is the Future of QuickBooks DeskTop?What is the Future of QuickBooks DeskTop?
What is the Future of QuickBooks DeskTop?TechSoup
 
Clinical Pharmacy Introduction to Clinical Pharmacy, Concept of clinical pptx
Clinical Pharmacy  Introduction to Clinical Pharmacy, Concept of clinical pptxClinical Pharmacy  Introduction to Clinical Pharmacy, Concept of clinical pptx
Clinical Pharmacy Introduction to Clinical Pharmacy, Concept of clinical pptxraviapr7
 
Patterns of Written Texts Across Disciplines.pptx
Patterns of Written Texts Across Disciplines.pptxPatterns of Written Texts Across Disciplines.pptx
Patterns of Written Texts Across Disciplines.pptxMYDA ANGELICA SUAN
 
Patient Counselling. Definition of patient counseling; steps involved in pati...
Patient Counselling. Definition of patient counseling; steps involved in pati...Patient Counselling. Definition of patient counseling; steps involved in pati...
Patient Counselling. Definition of patient counseling; steps involved in pati...raviapr7
 
CAULIFLOWER BREEDING 1 Parmar pptx
CAULIFLOWER BREEDING 1 Parmar pptxCAULIFLOWER BREEDING 1 Parmar pptx
CAULIFLOWER BREEDING 1 Parmar pptxSaurabhParmar42
 
Quality Assurance_GOOD LABORATORY PRACTICE
Quality Assurance_GOOD LABORATORY PRACTICEQuality Assurance_GOOD LABORATORY PRACTICE
Quality Assurance_GOOD LABORATORY PRACTICESayali Powar
 
The Singapore Teaching Practice document
The Singapore Teaching Practice documentThe Singapore Teaching Practice document
The Singapore Teaching Practice documentXsasf Sfdfasd
 

Dernier (20)

Maximizing Impact_ Nonprofit Website Planning, Budgeting, and Design.pdf
Maximizing Impact_ Nonprofit Website Planning, Budgeting, and Design.pdfMaximizing Impact_ Nonprofit Website Planning, Budgeting, and Design.pdf
Maximizing Impact_ Nonprofit Website Planning, Budgeting, and Design.pdf
 
Finals of Kant get Marx 2.0 : a general politics quiz
Finals of Kant get Marx 2.0 : a general politics quizFinals of Kant get Marx 2.0 : a general politics quiz
Finals of Kant get Marx 2.0 : a general politics quiz
 
The Stolen Bacillus by Herbert George Wells
The Stolen Bacillus by Herbert George WellsThe Stolen Bacillus by Herbert George Wells
The Stolen Bacillus by Herbert George Wells
 
Philosophy of Education and Educational Philosophy
Philosophy of Education  and Educational PhilosophyPhilosophy of Education  and Educational Philosophy
Philosophy of Education and Educational Philosophy
 
How to Add a many2many Relational Field in Odoo 17
How to Add a many2many Relational Field in Odoo 17How to Add a many2many Relational Field in Odoo 17
How to Add a many2many Relational Field in Odoo 17
 
Human-AI Co-Creation of Worked Examples for Programming Classes
Human-AI Co-Creation of Worked Examples for Programming ClassesHuman-AI Co-Creation of Worked Examples for Programming Classes
Human-AI Co-Creation of Worked Examples for Programming Classes
 
Diploma in Nursing Admission Test Question Solution 2023.pdf
Diploma in Nursing Admission Test Question Solution 2023.pdfDiploma in Nursing Admission Test Question Solution 2023.pdf
Diploma in Nursing Admission Test Question Solution 2023.pdf
 
Practical Research 1: Lesson 8 Writing the Thesis Statement.pptx
Practical Research 1: Lesson 8 Writing the Thesis Statement.pptxPractical Research 1: Lesson 8 Writing the Thesis Statement.pptx
Practical Research 1: Lesson 8 Writing the Thesis Statement.pptx
 
CHUYÊN ĐỀ DẠY THÊM TIẾNG ANH LỚP 11 - GLOBAL SUCCESS - NĂM HỌC 2023-2024 - HK...
CHUYÊN ĐỀ DẠY THÊM TIẾNG ANH LỚP 11 - GLOBAL SUCCESS - NĂM HỌC 2023-2024 - HK...CHUYÊN ĐỀ DẠY THÊM TIẾNG ANH LỚP 11 - GLOBAL SUCCESS - NĂM HỌC 2023-2024 - HK...
CHUYÊN ĐỀ DẠY THÊM TIẾNG ANH LỚP 11 - GLOBAL SUCCESS - NĂM HỌC 2023-2024 - HK...
 
The basics of sentences session 10pptx.pptx
The basics of sentences session 10pptx.pptxThe basics of sentences session 10pptx.pptx
The basics of sentences session 10pptx.pptx
 
Drug Information Services- DIC and Sources.
Drug Information Services- DIC and Sources.Drug Information Services- DIC and Sources.
Drug Information Services- DIC and Sources.
 
Benefits & Challenges of Inclusive Education
Benefits & Challenges of Inclusive EducationBenefits & Challenges of Inclusive Education
Benefits & Challenges of Inclusive Education
 
PISA-VET launch_El Iza Mohamedou_19 March 2024.pptx
PISA-VET launch_El Iza Mohamedou_19 March 2024.pptxPISA-VET launch_El Iza Mohamedou_19 March 2024.pptx
PISA-VET launch_El Iza Mohamedou_19 March 2024.pptx
 
What is the Future of QuickBooks DeskTop?
What is the Future of QuickBooks DeskTop?What is the Future of QuickBooks DeskTop?
What is the Future of QuickBooks DeskTop?
 
Clinical Pharmacy Introduction to Clinical Pharmacy, Concept of clinical pptx
Clinical Pharmacy  Introduction to Clinical Pharmacy, Concept of clinical pptxClinical Pharmacy  Introduction to Clinical Pharmacy, Concept of clinical pptx
Clinical Pharmacy Introduction to Clinical Pharmacy, Concept of clinical pptx
 
Patterns of Written Texts Across Disciplines.pptx
Patterns of Written Texts Across Disciplines.pptxPatterns of Written Texts Across Disciplines.pptx
Patterns of Written Texts Across Disciplines.pptx
 
Patient Counselling. Definition of patient counseling; steps involved in pati...
Patient Counselling. Definition of patient counseling; steps involved in pati...Patient Counselling. Definition of patient counseling; steps involved in pati...
Patient Counselling. Definition of patient counseling; steps involved in pati...
 
CAULIFLOWER BREEDING 1 Parmar pptx
CAULIFLOWER BREEDING 1 Parmar pptxCAULIFLOWER BREEDING 1 Parmar pptx
CAULIFLOWER BREEDING 1 Parmar pptx
 
Quality Assurance_GOOD LABORATORY PRACTICE
Quality Assurance_GOOD LABORATORY PRACTICEQuality Assurance_GOOD LABORATORY PRACTICE
Quality Assurance_GOOD LABORATORY PRACTICE
 
The Singapore Teaching Practice document
The Singapore Teaching Practice documentThe Singapore Teaching Practice document
The Singapore Teaching Practice document
 

"Visiting Hour"

  • 2. Good Morning S5!Good Morning S5!  In today’s lesson we will…In today’s lesson we will…  Practice textual analysis.Practice textual analysis.  Study MacCaig’s poem ‘Visiting Hour’.Study MacCaig’s poem ‘Visiting Hour’.  Talk about word choice, sentenceTalk about word choice, sentence structure, mood and atmosphere.structure, mood and atmosphere.
  • 3. Visiting HourVisiting Hour  UnderstandingUnderstanding After reading through the poem, write downAfter reading through the poem, write down what you think is happening in the poem.what you think is happening in the poem.  ThemesThemes Do you notice any themes at this stage?Do you notice any themes at this stage?
  • 4. Stanza 1Stanza 1  How does the poet help us be there withHow does the poet help us be there with him, in our minds?him, in our minds?  What do the lines “The hospital smell…What do the lines “The hospital smell… bobbing along.” tell us about the effect ofbobbing along.” tell us about the effect of the hospital smell on the poet?the hospital smell on the poet?  What are the connotations of the coloursWhat are the connotations of the colours green and yellow in this context?green and yellow in this context?
  • 5. Stanza 1Stanza 1  The poet is making his way along the hospital corridor toThe poet is making his way along the hospital corridor to ward 7 where his seriously ill relative lies.ward 7 where his seriously ill relative lies.  In stanza 1, the scene is set by reference to the poet’sIn stanza 1, the scene is set by reference to the poet’s senses.senses.  The ‘hospital smell’ is typical of most peoples experienceThe ‘hospital smell’ is typical of most peoples experience of hospitals.of hospitals.  The poet creates mood through his word choice –The poet creates mood through his word choice – “combs my nostrils.”“combs my nostrils.”  Suggests the smell is so pungent and unpleasant to himSuggests the smell is so pungent and unpleasant to him that it reaches right up into his nose hairs.that it reaches right up into his nose hairs.  ““green…yellow” suggests colours of vomit, pus – againgreen…yellow” suggests colours of vomit, pus – again emphasises his discomfort and unpleasantness of visit.emphasises his discomfort and unpleasantness of visit.
  • 6. Stanza 1Stanza 1  SYNECDOCHESYNECDOCHE  Lines 2/3 “nostrils…bobbing along”Lines 2/3 “nostrils…bobbing along”  Of course his whole body is moving alongOf course his whole body is moving along the corridor – not just his nostrils.the corridor – not just his nostrils.  The synecdoche focuses attention on theThe synecdoche focuses attention on the nostrils in order to strengthen the idea ofnostrils in order to strengthen the idea of the hospital smell being so overpowering,the hospital smell being so overpowering, all other senses are blocked out.all other senses are blocked out.
  • 7. Stanza 2Stanza 2 ““What seems aWhat seems a corpsecorpse isis trundledtrundled into a lift andinto a lift and vanishesvanishes heavenwardheavenward.”.”  What do the words in bold tell you aboutWhat do the words in bold tell you about the poet’s mood at this point?the poet’s mood at this point?  What is the effect of enjambment?What is the effect of enjambment?
  • 8. Stanza 2Stanza 2  We know what is on his mind as when he sees theWe know what is on his mind as when he sees the trolley, he immediately assumes it is a dead body.trolley, he immediately assumes it is a dead body.  ““vanishes heavenward” – in fact goes up in a lift, but asvanishes heavenward” – in fact goes up in a lift, but as far as poet is concerned, its on its last journey.far as poet is concerned, its on its last journey.  He is clearly worried about his sick relative – has heHe is clearly worried about his sick relative – has he come too late?come too late?  Enjambment – the effect is to emphasise the last word ofEnjambment – the effect is to emphasise the last word of the line (his thoughts of death and finality)the line (his thoughts of death and finality)  ““Trundled” suggests the lack of care taken by the porterTrundled” suggests the lack of care taken by the porter – as if the poet thinks there is no point taking care as the– as if the poet thinks there is no point taking care as the person is dead. Supports his feeling of hopelessness.person is dead. Supports his feeling of hopelessness.
  • 9. Stanza 3Stanza 3  The poet repeats the words “I will not feel.”The poet repeats the words “I will not feel.” To whom do you think he may be sayingTo whom do you think he may be saying these words and why?these words and why?  How does the repetition and rhythm add toHow does the repetition and rhythm add to the overall effect of the verse?the overall effect of the verse?  Explain the last line of this stanza.Explain the last line of this stanza.
  • 10. Stanza 3Stanza 3  The poet appears to be talking to himself.The poet appears to be talking to himself.  The repetition intensifies the control he is tryingThe repetition intensifies the control he is trying to impose on himself, denying his feelings asto impose on himself, denying his feelings as they are too painful.they are too painful.  Together with the staccato rhythm of this shortTogether with the staccato rhythm of this short verse with its monosyllabic words, the repetitionverse with its monosyllabic words, the repetition heightens the atmosphere of tension.heightens the atmosphere of tension.  The last line shows the poet making a consciousThe last line shows the poet making a conscious effort to be detached – he knows he will have toeffort to be detached – he knows he will have to face up to the situation eventually, but not yet.face up to the situation eventually, but not yet.
  • 11. Stanza 4Stanza 4  Comment on the syntax (word order) ofComment on the syntax (word order) of the line “here and up and down and there.”the line “here and up and down and there.” What effect does it achieve?What effect does it achieve?  What is the effect of the linking wordWhat is the effect of the linking word ‘and’?‘and’?  What do these details tell us about theWhat do these details tell us about the poet’s attitude to the nurses?poet’s attitude to the nurses?  What does he reveal about himself in hisWhat does he reveal about himself in his observations of the nurses?observations of the nurses?
  • 12. Stanza 4Stanza 4  This verse gives the sense of bustle in a busyThis verse gives the sense of bustle in a busy hospital through the description of the nurses.hospital through the description of the nurses.  Unusual syntax in line 12 highlights theUnusual syntax in line 12 highlights the ubiquitous nature of the nurses, as if they areubiquitous nature of the nurses, as if they are everywhere at once.everywhere at once.  The repetition of “and” emphasises the distanceThe repetition of “and” emphasises the distance the nurses cover and gives an impression of thethe nurses cover and gives an impression of the speed they move at.speed they move at.  There is a contrast in how the nurses and theThere is a contrast in how the nurses and the poet cope with death. “Burden” conveys thepoet cope with death. “Burden” conveys the extent of his anguish, yet the nurses are able toextent of his anguish, yet the nurses are able to deal with many deaths “their eyes clear”.deal with many deaths “their eyes clear”.
  • 13. Stanza 5Stanza 5  Comment on the effect of the full stop in “WardComment on the effect of the full stop in “Ward 7.” Also, what is the effect of the use of the7.” Also, what is the effect of the use of the numeral 7?numeral 7?  Find 3 examples of metaphor in this verse andFind 3 examples of metaphor in this verse and explainexplain  the comparison being made,the comparison being made,  how appropriate the image/metaphor is,how appropriate the image/metaphor is,  what is the effect it has/connotations?what is the effect it has/connotations?  Comment on the use of enjambment in lines 29-Comment on the use of enjambment in lines 29- 30.30.
  • 14. Stanza 5Stanza 5  ““She lies/in a cave of white forgetfulness.”She lies/in a cave of white forgetfulness.”  The bed is screened off by a white curtain like a cave.The bed is screened off by a white curtain like a cave. “Forgetfulness” because she is barely conscious.“Forgetfulness” because she is barely conscious.  It is appropriate because she is cut off from the rest ofIt is appropriate because she is cut off from the rest of the ward as effectively as if she were in a cave on thethe ward as effectively as if she were in a cave on the side of a cliff. Due to the coma, she cannotside of a cliff. Due to the coma, she cannot communicate with the poet, nor he with her.communicate with the poet, nor he with her.  Poet is immediately aware that she is not accessible toPoet is immediately aware that she is not accessible to him, or him to her. “White” adds to the feeling ofhim, or him to her. “White” adds to the feeling of inaccessibility, as if he is seeing her through a whiteinaccessibility, as if he is seeing her through a white haze or white noise – which impedes communication.haze or white noise – which impedes communication.
  • 15. Stanza 5Stanza 5  ““A withered hand/trembles on its stalk,”A withered hand/trembles on its stalk,”  ““Withered” is appropriate as she is dying and “stalk”Withered” is appropriate as she is dying and “stalk” suggests the weakness and thinness of her armsuggests the weakness and thinness of her arm  The trembling hand and eyes moving behind eyelids areThe trembling hand and eyes moving behind eyelids are her fluttering uncontrolled attempts to reach him, so heher fluttering uncontrolled attempts to reach him, so he too, is alone with his pain.too, is alone with his pain.  The enjambment emphasises the heaviness of theThe enjambment emphasises the heaviness of the patient’s eyelids and the effort she is making to openpatient’s eyelids and the effort she is making to open them, to communicate with him.them, to communicate with him.  The flower image gives a sense of fragility and herThe flower image gives a sense of fragility and her beauty in the eyes of the poet who looks at her with love.beauty in the eyes of the poet who looks at her with love.
  • 16. Stanza 5Stanza 5  ““Into an arm wasted/of colour a glass fang isInto an arm wasted/of colour a glass fang is fixed/not guzzling but giving.”fixed/not guzzling but giving.”  Vampire image intensified by alliteration conveys hisVampire image intensified by alliteration conveys his abhorrence at the sight of the drip feeding blood into herabhorrence at the sight of the drip feeding blood into her arm.arm.  He sees the needle as a fang biting into her arm, like aHe sees the needle as a fang biting into her arm, like a vampire drinking her blood.vampire drinking her blood.  ““wasted of colour” adds to impression that blood is beingwasted of colour” adds to impression that blood is being taken rather than given.taken rather than given.  Effectively conveys his pity for the suffering of theEffectively conveys his pity for the suffering of the patient, his distress and the feeling that the wholepatient, his distress and the feeling that the whole process is pointless and intrusive.process is pointless and intrusive.
  • 17. Stanza 5Stanza 5  ““And between her and me/distance/thatAnd between her and me/distance/that neither she nor I/can cross.”neither she nor I/can cross.”  He bends to kiss her but she doesn’t respond.He bends to kiss her but she doesn’t respond.  She is alone with her pain which has formed anShe is alone with her pain which has formed an invisible barrier between them.invisible barrier between them.  The image conveys his feeling of desolation andThe image conveys his feeling of desolation and hopelessness at the inability to reach her.hopelessness at the inability to reach her.  His isolation is emphasised by the enjambmentHis isolation is emphasised by the enjambment – “I” poised at the end of the line.– “I” poised at the end of the line.
  • 18. Stanza 6Stanza 6  How has the poet changed from the way he wasHow has the poet changed from the way he was at the beginning of the poem?at the beginning of the poem?  Comment on the effectiveness of:Comment on the effectiveness of:  The metaphor in line 34The metaphor in line 34  Pun in line 35Pun in line 35  Paradox in line 37Paradox in line 37  Oxymoron in line 38 andOxymoron in line 38 and  Alliteration in line 38.Alliteration in line 38.
  • 19. Stanza 6Stanza 6  When the bell rings at the end of visiting hour,When the bell rings at the end of visiting hour, he leaves in a highly emotional state.he leaves in a highly emotional state.  MetaphorMetaphor – “clumsily rises/in the round– “clumsily rises/in the round swimming waves of a bell.” he escapes from hisswimming waves of a bell.” he escapes from his distress like a drowning man to dry land.distress like a drowning man to dry land.  His self control has collapsed as he nowHis self control has collapsed as he now stumbles “clumsily” from the ward.stumbles “clumsily” from the ward.  ““swimming” could suggest his eyes filled withswimming” could suggest his eyes filled with tears, as well as his head swimming with thetears, as well as his head swimming with the emotion of the experience.emotion of the experience.
  • 20. Stanza 6Stanza 6  PunPun “growing fainter” – the poet would grow fainter with“growing fainter” – the poet would grow fainter with distance from the patient and he is so upset he feelsdistance from the patient and he is so upset he feels faint.faint.  ParadoxParadox “Books that will not be read” and“Books that will not be read” and  OxymoronOxymoron “Fruitless fruits” intensify his distress and“Fruitless fruits” intensify his distress and confusion.confusion.  She is beyond his reach and he can do nothing for her.She is beyond his reach and he can do nothing for her. She is past reading or eating. He has gone through theShe is past reading or eating. He has gone through the motions of a visit but knows his presence has made nomotions of a visit but knows his presence has made no difference to the final outcome.difference to the final outcome.  AlliterationAlliteration intensifies the futility of the situation.intensifies the futility of the situation.
  • 21. Visiting HourVisiting Hour  The themes of this poem are facing death (both of theThe themes of this poem are facing death (both of the patient and the loss of a loved one), inexorability ofpatient and the loss of a loved one), inexorability of death (it is impossible to stop) and problems ofdeath (it is impossible to stop) and problems of communication.communication.  It is written in FREE VERSE – appropriate to confusionIt is written in FREE VERSE – appropriate to confusion in poet’s mind.in poet’s mind.  It is written in the FIRST PERSON – poet can expressIt is written in the FIRST PERSON – poet can express his feelings from the inside, which an observer would behis feelings from the inside, which an observer would be unable to detect. We see his feelings as genuine.unable to detect. We see his feelings as genuine.
  • 22. Visiting HourVisiting Hour  STREAM OF CONSCIOUSNESSSTREAM OF CONSCIOUSNESS stylestyle makes us sympathise with the poet as wemakes us sympathise with the poet as we can put ourselves in his position andcan put ourselves in his position and identify with his feelings.identify with his feelings.  We arrive with him, walk through theWe arrive with him, walk through the corridor with him and leave with him – thiscorridor with him and leave with him – this increases the emotional impact of poem.increases the emotional impact of poem.  We follow the build up and release of hisWe follow the build up and release of his feelings.feelings.
  • 23. Visiting HourVisiting Hour  The overall structure contributes to theThe overall structure contributes to the atmosphere and mood.atmosphere and mood.  Verse 1-3 are short, staccato and create aVerse 1-3 are short, staccato and create a sense of place, atmosphere and the poet’ssense of place, atmosphere and the poet’s feelingsfeelings  Verse 4 – sense of busy hospitalVerse 4 – sense of busy hospital  Verse 5 – main action, sense of hush in theVerse 5 – main action, sense of hush in the presence of dying woman.presence of dying woman.  Verse 6 – opening of floodgates of poet’sVerse 6 – opening of floodgates of poet’s emotions in face of his inevitable loss.emotions in face of his inevitable loss.
  • 24. Visiting HourVisiting Hour EvaluationEvaluation  Think about…Think about…  Is it less of an ordeal for the dying personIs it less of an ordeal for the dying person than the one left behind?than the one left behind?  Dying is something we have to do alone,Dying is something we have to do alone, despite being surrounded by loved ones?despite being surrounded by loved ones?  How realistic do you find the poet’sHow realistic do you find the poet’s feelings?feelings?