Understanding the poem 'Mild the Mist Upon the Hill'
I can explain how Bronte creates tone in her poem.
Understanding the poem 'Mild the Mist Upon the Hill'
I can explain how Bronte creates tone in her poem.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Like other Romantic poets, Bronte uses natural imagery to present human emotions.
- Bronte lived a quiet and reclusive life in the Yorkshire countryside.
- Some may argue Bronte's poem is about the sense of security and belonging her nostalgic memories bring.
- Others may claim there is a melancholic tone to the poem.
Common misconception
That Romantic poems always present nature in a positive light.
Sometimes Romantic poets may show the devastation that humanity has caused nature or talk about nature in a grieving way.
Keywords
Nostalgia - a feeling of pleasure and also slight sadness when you think about things that happened in the past
Melancholic - expressing feelings of sadness
Reclusive - avoiding the company of other people; solitary
Romanticism - an artistic movement from the late 18th and early 19th century, focused on emotions and nature
Bleak - devoid of cheer or comfort
Equipment
You will need a copy of the 'Edexcel Belonging' anthology.
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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