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The imagery, 'like a full sailed strung,' shows us Heaney’s father. He’s strong,

driven, like a powerful boat cutting through waves. This imagery explains

that Heaney's father was hardworking, a trait shared DIGGING INTRODUCTION In the poem ‘digging’ by Seamus Heaney, Heaney explores how industrious his family is, and how important his family are to him. The reflects on his family’s heritage and his choice to follow a different path as a writer. Through vivid imagery and careful language, Heaney explores times of identity, tradition, and pride in his roots the poem shows how Heaney respects his grandfather and how by how hard working his grandfather was, it pushes Heaney to impress his father being just as hardworking mentally. DIGGING TEA The writer uses hyperbole to emphasise the speaker’s admiration for his grandfather’s straight and hard work ethic the line my grandfather cut more turf in a day than any other man on toners big exaggerated his ability suggesting he was not just hardworking but legendary among his peers. This creates an image of power and respect showing how the speaker sees his grandfather as a specific place names in toner bog grounds the memory in a real local setting giving it authenticity and sense of communal recognition overall this line reveals the speakers deep respect and pride for his grandfather’s authenticity showing how he embodies traditional rural values of strength skill and honour. DIGGING Paragraph The writer uses first person this is shown in the quote but=between my finger and my thumb the squat pen rests. Ill dig with it this means that its more of a personal thing and he feels comfortable talking about his family and how they didn’t neglect him the let him continue=e his journey in writing. It all shows how passionate he is these holds the readers interest because the want to indulge in the same feelings that Heaney felt when writing the writer uses remorseful for the quote is I’ve no spade to follow men like them this means the henry id remorseful FOLLOWER INTRODUCTION In the poem follower by Seamus Heaney explores the hard working and rural of life he reflects and reminisces back on his admiration towards his father who worked skilfully on the farm. He portrays themes of admiration family and change showing how his father was once a strong confident figure he looked up to, but how their roles later reversed as his father grew old. This shows how family dynamics change over time. FOLLLOWER PARAGRAPH The writer uses visual imagery “ like a full sailed strung” this shows the readers that Heaney’s father is like a boat he is strong driven and lets no body get in his way this explains to the readers that Heaney s father was hardworking just like his family it also explains that Heaney respects his father divine authority and also admits it he shows how you should look up to your family not be ashamed of them. FOLLOWER TEA The writer uses simile “his shoulders globed like a full sail strung” this means that his father’s shoulders are round, powerful and solid almost like a globe or a planet it gives an image of great strength and determination this explains that Heaney looks up to his father dearly he shows them maximum respect this holds the interest because it shows a fathers admiration is shows how appreciative of family he is so it makes the reader genuinely interested as it opens their eyes to what family really means thew words “like a full sail strung” can portray that family can go their separate ways but will always be family can go their separate but will always be family like a boat some things can change direction after all its where the wind takes us, and where the leaf’s end up. POETRY CONCLUSION Both digging and follower represent family life. In digging Heaney shows family as accepting, hardworking and deter minded. And he wants to pursue his dream of writing but growing up in a farm he wants to be accepted and not pushed away by his family nut doesn’t believe in his ability to follow men like Heaney in digging shows how he was born for writing not farm work, his family may be a bit disappointed but Heaney has always followed his dreams and succeeded. by his entire family.

A man of tireless effort.DIGGING INTRODUCTION In the poem ‘digging’ by Seamus Heaney, Heaney explores how industrious his family is, and how important his family are to him. The reflects on his family’s heritage and his choice to follow a different path as a writer. Through vivid imagery and careful language, Heaney explores times of identity, tradition, and pride in his roots the poem shows how Heaney respects his grandfather and how by how hard working his grandfather was, it pushes Heaney to impress his father being just as hardworking mentally. DIGGING TEA The writer uses hyperbole to emphasise the speaker’s admiration for his grandfather’s straight and hard work ethic the line my grandfather cut more turf in a day than any other man on toners big exaggerated his ability suggesting he was not just hardworking but legendary among his peers. This creates an image of power and respect showing how the speaker sees his grandfather as a specific place names in toner bog grounds the memory in a real local setting giving it authenticity and sense of communal recognition overall this line reveals the speakers deep respect and pride for his grandfather’s authenticity showing how he embodies traditional rural values of strength skill and honour. DIGGING Paragraph The writer uses first person this is shown in the quote but=between my finger and my thumb the squat pen rests. Ill dig with it this means that its more of a personal thing and he feels comfortable talking about his family and how they didn’t neglect him the let him continue=e his journey in writing. It all shows how passionate he is these holds the readers interest because the want to indulge in the same feelings that Heaney felt when writing the writer uses remorseful for the quote is I’ve no spade to follow men like them this means the henry id remorseful FOLLOWER INTRODUCTION In the poem follower by Seamus Heaney explores the hard working and rural of life he reflects and reminisces back on his admiration towards his father who worked skilfully on the farm. He portrays themes of admiration family and change showing how his father was once a strong confident figure he looked up to, but how their roles later reversed as his father grew old. This shows how family dynamics change over time. FOLLLOWER PARAGRAPH The writer uses visual imagery “ like a full sailed strung” this shows the readers that Heaney’s father is like a boat he is strong driven and lets no body get in his way this explains to the readers that Heaney s father was hardworking just like his family it also explains that Heaney respects his father divine authority and also admits it he shows how you should look up to your family not be ashamed of them. FOLLOWER TEA The writer uses simile “his shoulders globed like a full sail strung” this means that his father’s shoulders are round, powerful and solid almost like a globe or a planet it gives an image of great strength and determination this explains that Heaney looks up to his father dearly he shows them maximum respect this holds the interest because it shows a fathers admiration is shows how appreciative of family he is so it makes the reader genuinely interested as it opens their eyes to what family really means thew words “like a full sail strung” can portray that family can go their separate ways but will always be family can go their separate but will always be family like a boat some things can change direction after all its where the wind takes us, and where the leaf’s end up. POETRY CONCLUSION Both digging and follower represent family life. In digging Heaney shows family as accepting, hardworking and deter minded. And he wants to pursue his dream of writing but growing up in a farm he wants to be accepted and not pushed away by his family nut doesn’t believe in his ability to follow men like Heaney in digging shows how he was born for writing not farm work, his family may be a bit disappointed but Heaney has always followed his dreams and succeeded. DIGGING INTRODUCTION In the poem ‘digging’ by Seamus Heaney, Heaney explores how industrious his family is, and how important his family are to him. The reflects on his family’s heritage and his choice to follow a different path as a writer. Through vivid imagery and careful language, Heaney explores times of identity, tradition, and pride in his roots the poem shows how Heaney respects his grandfather and how by how hard working his grandfather was, it pushes Heaney to impress his father being just as hardworking mentally. DIGGING TEA The writer uses hyperbole to emphasise the speaker’s admiration for his grandfather’s straight and hard work ethic the line my grandfather cut more turf in a day than any other man on toners big exaggerated his ability suggesting he was not just hardworking but legendary among his peers. This creates an image of power and respect showing how the speaker sees his grandfather as a specific place names in toner bog grounds the memory in a real local setting giving it authenticity and sense of communal recognition overall this line reveals the speakers deep respect and pride for his grandfather’s authenticity showing how he embodies traditional rural values of strength skill and honour. DIGGING Paragraph The writer uses first person this is shown in the quote but=between my finger and my thumb the squat pen rests. Ill dig with it this means that its more of a personal thing and he feels comfortable talking about his family and how they didn’t neglect him the let him continue=e his journey in writing. It all shows how passionate he is these holds the readers interest because the want to indulge in the same feelings that Heaney felt when writing the writer uses remorseful for the quote is I’ve no spade to follow men like them this means the henry id remorseful FOLLOWER INTRODUCTION In the poem follower by Seamus Heaney explores the hard working and rural of life he reflects and reminisces back on his admiration towards his father who worked skilfully on the farm. He portrays themes of admiration family and change showing how his father was once a strong confident figure he looked up to, but how their roles later reversed as his father grew old. This shows how family dynamics change over time. FOLLLOWER PARAGRAPH The writer uses visual imagery “ like a full sailed strung” this shows the readers that Heaney’s father is like a boat he is strong driven and lets no body get in his way this explains to the readers that Heaney s father was hardworking just like his family it also explains that Heaney respects his father divine authority and also admits it he shows how you should look up to your family not be ashamed of them. FOLLOWER TEA The writer uses simile “his shoulders globed like a full sail strung” this means that his father’s shoulders are round, powerful and solid almost like a globe or a planet it gives an image of great strength and determination this explains that Heaney looks up to his father dearly he shows them maximum respect this holds the interest because it shows a fathers admiration is shows how appreciative of family he is so it makes the reader genuinely interested as it opens their eyes to what family really means thew words “like a full sail strung” can portray that family can go their separate ways but will always be family can go their separate but will always be family like a boat some things can change direction after all its where the wind takes us, and where the leaf’s end up. POETRY CONCLUSION Both digging and follower represent family life. In digging Heaney shows family as accepting, hardworking and deter minded. And he wants to pursue his dream of writing but growing up in a farm he wants to be accepted and not pushed away by his family nut doesn’t believe in his ability to follow men like Heaney in digging shows how he was born for writing not farm work, his family may be a bit disappointed but Heaney has always followed his dreams and succeeded. DIGGING INTRODUCTION In the poem ‘digging’ by Seamus Heaney, Heaney explores how industrious his family is, and how important his family are to him. The reflects on his family’s heritage and his choice to follow a different path as a writer. Through vivid imagery and careful language, Heaney explores times of identity, tradition, and pride in his roots the poem shows how Heaney respects his grandfather and how by how hard working his grandfather was, it pushes Heaney to impress his father being just as hardworking mentally. DIGGING TEA The writer uses hyperbole to emphasise the speaker’s admiration for his grandfather’s straight and hard work ethic the line my grandfather cut more turf in a day than any other man on toners big exaggerated his ability suggesting he was not just hardworking but legendary among his peers. This creates an image of power and respect showing how the speaker sees his grandfather as a specific place names in toner bog grounds the memory in a real local setting giving it authenticity and sense of communal recognition overall this line reveals the speakers deep respect and pride for his grandfather’s authenticity showing how he embodies traditional rural values of strength skill and honour. DIGGING Paragraph The writer uses first person this is shown in the quote but=between my finger and my thumb the squat pen rests. Ill dig with it this means that its more of a personal thing and he feels comfortable talking about his family and how they didn’t neglect him the let him continue=e his journey in writing. It all shows how passionate he is these holds the readers interest because the want to indulge in the same feelings that Heaney felt when writing the writer uses remorseful for the quote is I’ve no spade to follow men like them this means the henry id remorseful FOLLOWER INTRODUCTION In the poem follower by Seamus Heaney explores the hard working and rural of life he reflects and reminisces back on his admiration towards his father who worked skilfully on the farm. He portrays themes of admiration family and change showing how his father was once a strong confident figure he looked up to, but how their roles later reversed as his father grew old. This shows how family dynamics change over time. FOLLLOWER PARAGRAPH The writer uses visual imagery “ like a full sailed strung” this shows the readers that Heaney’s father is like a boat he is strong driven and lets no body get in his way this explains to the readers that Heaney s father was hardworking just like his family it also explains that Heaney respects his father divine authority and also admits it he shows how you should look up to your family not be ashamed of them. FOLLOWER TEA The writer uses simile “his shoulders globed like a full sail strung” this means that his father’s shoulders are round, powerful and solid almost like a globe or a planet it gives an image of great strength and determination this explains that Heaney looks up to his father dearly he shows them maximum respect this holds the interest because it shows a fathers admiration is shows how appreciative of family he is so it makes the reader genuinely interested as it opens their eyes to what family really means thew words “like a full sail strung” can portray that family can go their separate ways but will always be family can go their separate but will always be family like a boat some things can change direction after all its where the wind takes us, and where the leaf’s end up. POETRY CONCLUSION Both digging and follower represent family life. In digging Heaney shows family as accepting, hardworking and deter minded. And he wants to pursue his dream of writing but growing up in a farm he wants to be accepted and not pushed away by his family nut doesn’t believe in his ability to follow men like Heaney in digging shows how he was born for writing not farm work, his family may be a bit disappointed but Heaney has always followed his dreams and succeeded. DIGGING INTRODUCTION In the poem ‘digging’ by Seamus Heaney, Heaney explores how industrious his family is, and how important his family are to him. The reflects on his family’s heritage and his choice to follow a different path as a writer. Through vivid imagery and careful language, Heaney explores times of identity, tradition, and pride in his roots the poem shows how Heaney respects his grandfather and how by how hard working his grandfather was, it pushes Heaney to impress his father being just as hardworking mentally. DIGGING TEA The writer uses hyperbole to emphasise the speaker’s admiration for his grandfather’s straight and hard work ethic the line my grandfather cut more turf in a day than any other man on toners big exaggerated his ability suggesting he was not just hardworking but legendary among his peers. This creates an image of power and respect showing how the speaker sees his grandfather as a specific place names in toner bog grounds the memory in a real local setting giving it authenticity and sense of communal recognition overall this line reveals the speakers deep respect and pride for his grandfather’s authenticity showing how he embodies traditional rural values of strength skill and honour. DIGGING Paragraph The writer uses first person this is shown in the quote but=between my finger and my thumb the squat pen rests. Ill dig with it this means that its more of a personal thing and he feels comfortable talking about his family and how they didn’t neglect him the let him continue=e his journey in writing. It all shows how passionate he is these holds the readers interest because the want to indulge in the same feelings that Heaney felt when writing the writer uses remorseful for the quote is I’ve no spade to follow men like them this means the henry id remorseful FOLLOWER INTRODUCTION In the poem follower by Seamus Heaney explores the hard working and rural of life he reflects and reminisces back on his admiration towards his father who worked skilfully on the farm. He portrays themes of admiration family and change showing how his father was once a strong confident figure he looked up to, but how their roles later reversed as his father grew old. This shows how family dynamics change over time. FOLLLOWER PARAGRAPH The writer uses visual imagery “ like a full sailed strung” this shows the readers that Heaney’s father is like a boat he is strong driven and lets no body get in his way this explains to the readers that Heaney s father was hardworking just like his family it also explains that Heaney respects his father divine authority and also admits it he shows how you should look up to your family not be ashamed of them. FOLLOWER TEA The writer uses simile “his shoulders globed like a full sail strung” this means that his father’s shoulders are round, powerful and solid almost like a globe or a planet it gives an image of great strength and determination this explains that Heaney looks up to his father dearly he shows them maximum respect this holds the interest because it shows a fathers admiration is shows how appreciative of family he is so it makes the reader genuinely interested as it opens their eyes to what family really means thew words “like a full sail strung” can portray that family can go their separate ways but will always be family can go their separate but will always be family like a boat some things can change direction after all its where the wind takes us, and where the leaf’s end up. POETRY CONCLUSION Both digging and follower represent family life. In digging Heaney shows family as accepting, hardworking and deter minded. And he wants to pursue his dream of writing but growing up in a farm he wants to be accepted and not pushed away by his family nut doesn’t believe in his ability to follow men like Heaney in digging shows how he was born for writing not farm work, his family may be a bit disappointed but Heaney has always followed his dreams and succeeded. DIGGING INTRODUCTION In the poem ‘digging’ by Seamus Heaney, Heaney explores how industrious his family is, and how important his family are to him. The reflects on his family’s heritage and his choice to follow a different path as a writer. Through vivid imagery and careful language, Heaney explores times of identity, tradition, and pride in his roots the poem shows how Heaney respects his grandfather and how by how hard working his grandfather was, it pushes Heaney to impress his father being just as hardworking mentally. DIGGING TEA The writer uses hyperbole to emphasise the speaker’s admiration for his grandfather’s straight and hard work ethic the line my grandfather cut more turf in a day than any other man on toners big exaggerated his ability suggesting he was not just hardworking but legendary among his peers. This creates an image of power and respect showing how the speaker sees his grandfather as a specific place names in toner bog grounds the memory in a real local setting giving it authenticity and sense of communal recognition overall this line reveals the speakers deep respect and pride for his grandfather’s authenticity showing how he embodies traditional rural values of strength skill and honour. DIGGING Paragraph The writer uses first person this is shown in the quote but=between my finger and my thumb the squat pen rests. Ill dig with it this means that its more of a personal thing and he feels comfortable talking about his family and how they didn’t neglect him the let him continue=e his journey in writing. It all shows how passionate he is these holds the readers interest because the want to indulge in the same feelings that Heaney felt when writing the writer uses remorseful for the quote is I’ve no spade to follow men like them this means the henry id remorseful FOLLOWER INTRODUCTION In the poem follower by Seamus Heaney explores the hard working and rural of life he reflects and reminisces back on his admiration towards his father who worked skilfully on the farm. He portrays themes of admiration family and change showing how his father was once a strong confident figure he looked up to, but how their roles later reversed as his father grew old. This shows how family dynamics change over time. FOLLLOWER PARAGRAPH The writer uses visual imagery “ like a full sailed strung” this shows the readers that Heaney’s father is like a boat he is strong driven and lets no body get in his way this explains to the readers that Heaney s father was hardworking just like his family it also explains that Heaney respects his father divine authority and also admits it he shows how you should look up to your family not be ashamed of them. FOLLOWER TEA The writer uses simile “his shoulders globed like a full sail strung” this means that his father’s shoulders are round, powerful and solid almost like a globe or a planet it gives an image of great strength and determination this explains that Heaney looks up to his father dearly he shows them maximum respect this holds the interest because it shows a fathers admiration is shows how appreciative of family he is so it makes the reader genuinely interested as it opens their eyes to what family really means thew words “like a full sail strung” can portray that family can go their separate ways but will always be family can go their separate but will always be family like a boat some things can change direction after all its where the wind takes us, and where the leaf’s end up. POETRY CONCLUSION Both digging and follower represent family life. In digging Heaney shows family as accepting, hardworking and deter minded. And he wants to pursue his dream of writing but growing up in a farm he wants to be accepted and not pushed away by his family nut doesn’t believe in his ability to follow men like Heaney in digging shows how he was born for writing not farm work, his family may be a bit disappointed but Heaney has always followed his dreams and succeeded. Heaney truly respects his father's undeniable authority.

He admits this reverence, looking up to him with admiration. This reminds us

to look up to our family, to be proud of who they are and never

to be ashamed of our roots.