Tuesday, 10/7/14: Symbolism Study, Part 1

* Open

• Prefix
• aqua--water
• archaios--ancient
• archos--leader, first, chief

* Journal 8

* Study symbol below.  Learn to distinguish between image, metaphor, and symbol.

• Read and reflect on pages 807-813 in Perrine's (blue books)

• "Digging" by Seamus Heaney: link to the poem.
• Answer these questions in your notes
• 1. Define drills and fell to.
• 2. What emotional responses are evoked by the imagery?
• 3. What is Heaney's relationship to the past here?  Choose one of the following, and defend your choice with at least two supporting quotes and commentary: 
• Revolutionary and iconoclastic?  
• Nostalgic and happy?  
• Hateful and terrified by?  
• Humble yet inspired by?
• Superior yet thankful for?
• Superior and condescending toward?
• 4.  What about his style here reminds you of his translation of Beowulf?

* If time, M.C. fun.

HW: Symbol study (above)

Seamus Heaney, Irish Poet (1939-2013)