Understanding the poem 'Sunday Dip'
I can explain how Clare presents the experience of spending time in nature.
Understanding the poem 'Sunday Dip'
I can explain how Clare presents the experience of spending time in nature.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Like other Romantics, Clare highlights the beauty of nature in his poem.
- The tone of 'Sunday Dip' is idyllic.
- ‘Sunday Dip' is a poem which which reflects the joy of spending time in nature.
- As well as the beauty of nature, Clare also reflects the simplicity of rural living in ‘Sunday Dip’.
Common misconception
That simple poetry is not as good as complex poetry.
Arguably, good poetry creates an emotional response in the reader and evokes a particular image or impression.
Keywords
Idyllic - a place or experience which is extremely pleasant, beautiful, or peaceful
Simplicity - the quality or condition of being easy to understand or do
Thronged - to be or go somewhere in very large numbers
Romanticism - an artistic movement from the late 18th and early 19th century, focused on emotions and nature
Equipment
You will need a copy of the 'Edexcel Belonging' anthology for this lesson.
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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