This poem has a deep sense of pathos and dramatic irony, for example in previous stanzas it is mentioned that the main character has died, as evidenced by the quote ” All lost in dust “. Also as this is a famous real world event that many people already know the outcome of, the mentioning of the outcome doesn’t play as big a role as the existing knowledge of the reader. Also the first person perspective of the poem makes people feel empathy towards the main character, this is furthered by the fact that the reader already knows the outcome, but cannot do anything about, this is purposefully done by the author to instil the desired emotion into the reader
Analysis of the extract from out of the blue by Simon Armitage
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You have done very well at explaining the pathos of the poem as well as expanding on the function of the dramatic irony of the poem. Many people struggle to explain concepts like this with such clarity – but you’ve done it with precision.
All it needs now is a quotation or two from the poem that demonstrate the mechanisms you’re describing. A choice line in the first person or a line where it’s clear the character in the poem is not fully comprehending the inevitable outcome of his plight would be perfect.
Nice going.
Mr Waugh
React!