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What is the focus of 'The Harvest Bow' and what tone does it convey?
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Focuses on the poet's father, nostalgic and admiring tone.
What themes are explored in Heaney's poem 'Bogland'?
Irish identity and history.
Describe the tone of 'A Constable Calls' and what it explores.
Tone of threat and fear, explores the menacing authority of a policeman in Northern Ireland.
Describe the stylistic features of Heaney's poetry in terms of form and language.
Four-line stanza, classical allusion, mythology, unique use of compound adjectives, intimate tone.
What themes are celebrated in Heaney's poem 'Sunlight'?
Domestic life and familial love.
Why does Heaney's poetry resonate with various audiences?
Explores universal themes through personal and collective experiences.
Discuss the imagery used in 'The Tollund Man' and its significance.
Imagery of the preserved bog body and violent contemporary scenes, connecting past sacrificial rituals to modern sectarian violence.
What is the importance of understanding the Marking Scheme for exams?
Purpose, coherence, language, and mechanics.
How can students effectively prepare for the Leaving Certificate exams as per the lecture?
Practice with past exam questions, utilize poetic terminology.
What literary award did Seamus Heaney receive in 1995?
Nobel Prize for Literature.
What are some influences from Seamus Heaney's personal life reflected in his poetry?
Born in County Derry, grew up on a farm, reflected issues related to violence and Irish identity.
What aspects make Seamus Heaney's poetry rich according to the lecture?
Thematic complexity, linguistic precision, imagery.
How does 'The Pitchfork' merge themes of artistry in poetry and farming?
Compares graceful motion of using a pitchfork to art of writing, admiring and proud focus on skill and mastery.
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