Analysis of ‘Exposure’ by Wilfred Owen

Here, you’ll find an analysis of the poem “Exposure” by Wilfred Owen, including a breakdown of the stanzas, an insight into the speaker + voice of the poem, and an exploration of the themes and deeper meanings. This is only a quick overview to help you get to grips with the poem; you can access […]

Exposure by Wilfred Owen

Below, you can find a complete poem and an analysis of “Exposure” by Wilfred Owen. If you’re interested in an analysis of this poem, check out our links at the bottom! Exposure Our brains ache, in the merciless iced east winds that knive us…Wearied we keep awake because the night is silent…Low drooping flares confuse […]

Darkness by Lord Byron

Darkness I had a dream, which was not all a dream. The bright sun was extinguish’d, and the stars Did wander darkling in the eternal space, Rayless, and pathless, and the icy earth Swung blind and blackening in the moonless air; Morn came and went—and came, and brought no day, And men forgot their passions […]

Analysis of ‘Darkness’ by Lord Byron

Here, you’ll find an analysis of the poem “Darkness” by Lord Byron, including a breakdown of the stanzas, an insight into the speaker + voice of the poem, and an exploration of the themes and deeper meanings. This is only a quick overview to help you get to grips with the poem; you can access […]

Analysis of ‘A Murmur in the Trees – to note -‘ by Emily Dickinson

Here, you’ll find an analysis of the poem “A Murmur in the Trees – to note -” by Emily Dickinson, including a breakdown of the stanzas, an insight into the speaker + voice of the poem, and an exploration of the themes and deeper meanings. This is only a quick overview to help you get […]

A Murmur in the Trees – to note – by Emily Dickinson

Below, you can find a complete poem “A Murmur in the Trees – to note -” by Emily Dickinson. If you’re interested in an analysis of this poem, check out our links at the bottom! A Murmur in the Trees – to note – A Murmur in the Trees – to note –Not loud enough […]

Poem by Emily Dickinson ‘A Bird, came down the Walk’

Below, you can find a complete poem and an analysis of “A Bird came down the Walk” by Emily Dickinson, including notes that are tailored towards A-Level students, but they are also suitable for those studying at any level. A Bird, came down the Walk –He did not know I saw –He bit an Angle […]

Analysis of ‘A Bird came down the Walk’ by Emily Dickinson

Below, you’ll find an analysis of the poem “A Bird came down the Walk” by Emily Dickinson, including a breakdown of the stanzas, an insight into the speaker + voice of the poem, and an exploration of the themes and deeper meanings. These notes are tailored towards A-Level students, but they are also suitable for […]

GCSE Narrative Writing: High-Grade Answer + Teacher Feedback

The piece below, GCSE Narrative Writing, was completed by one of my students. It’s not done in timed conditions though, but it is about the length that you would expect for a real GCSE Descriptive Writing or Narrative Writing exam answer. This was written for the AQA English GCSE Exam, but it would suit any […]

‘Mass Man’ by Derek Walcott – Context and Attitudes

Here’s a part of the analysis of the poem ‘Mass Man’ by Derek Walcott. It’s tailored towards students taking the CIE / Cambridge A-Level syllabus but will be useful for anyone who’s working on understanding the poem at any level.Great for revision, missed lessons, boosting analytical / research skills and developing students’ confidence in Walcott’s […]