This document contains detailed analysis, context and in-depth literary conventions for the Poetry section of the Edexcel A-Level English Literature course. Further support is given to students with the inclusion of quotation banks providing students with the foundations to be successful in essay q...
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Turnbull can be seen as paying homage to this classic poem by creating a modern
version designed to capture the mood of modern society. This is emphasised by the
link to Grayson Perry, a Turner Prize winning artist known for his ceramic vases
which depict modern scenes that are juxtaposed with the classical nature of the
vase.
Structure:
The structure of ‘Ode on a Grayson Perry Urn’ conforms to the same layout as ‘Ode
on a Grecian Urn’ in that it has five stanzas each made up of ten lines
The ‘traditional’ rigid stanza structure may be seen by some readers as effectively
juxtaposing old and new ideas, and could be particularly effective at indicating a
traditional poem, when in fact the content is very contemporary.
All stanzas have an initial ABAB pattern, with the first three then continuing to
CDEDCE and the last two to CDECDE.
Whereas Keats uses a Miltonic sestet Turnbull instead uses a more simple pattern
with the first three stanzas matching, followed by the last two stanzas matching. This
difference may interpret it as a representation of the changes in society over time.
A mix of both enjambment and end-stopped lines adds an inconsistent element to
the otherwise predictable structure, helping to add a greater sense of diversity and
freedom to the sound of the poem
Iambic pentameter creates a regular rhythm buffing likes on line but do not realize at
young age
Semantic field of poem is based around words related to stereotypical inner city and
urban culture with examples such as ‘estates’, ‘daily express’, ‘children’, ‘motorways’
and even references to ‘Calvin's’ and ‘donut Os’ - but this is juxtaposed against more
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