Durcan communicates rich insights into human experience using language that is both accessible and appealing. Discuss this statement, supporting your answer with reference to the poetry of Paul Durcan on your…
The Girl With The Keys To Pearse's CottageSubject matter: Ireland, emigration, a love interestImagery: metaphor, precise descriptions, reference to artWhen I was sixteen I met a dark girl;Her dark hair…
Nessa Subject matter: love, falling in love, developing a relationship Imagery: falling in love is like falling into a whirlpool; direct speech; realistic familiar images I met her on…
Paul Durcan's life is useful to know about when discussing his poetry.Unlike most of the poets you are studying, the man is alive! A native of Dartmouth Square, Dublin 4, he…
Six Nuns Die in Convent Inferno[Please note that this poem contains criticism of religious organisations. Any views expressed relate to the poem only.]This refers to a real event. In 1986,…
What to expect on the paperAs per your Twitter requests, we have prepared materials on Paul Durcan. We are not in the business of making predictions, but seeing as how…
You need to use precise quotation in your Leaving Cert Poetry essay Choose the lines you like best from the ones in bold. Have four quotations per poem, minimum. More…
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