Poem Analysis: Maggie, Milly, Molly, and May

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What is the significance of the sea in the poem?

  • It is a location where one can discover new things
  • It is a representation of the subconscious mind
  • It is a place where one can forget their troubles
  • It is a symbol of the infinite and the unknown (correct)

What does the shell that Maggie discovers represent?

  • Her own creativity and imagination (correct)
  • Her ability to find comfort in music
  • Her longing for something more in life
  • Her connection to the natural world

What is the significance of the 'horrible thing' that Molly encounters?

  • It is a manifestation of Molly's own inner doubts
  • It represents the fears and anxieties that we all face (correct)
  • It is a distraction from the real theme of the poem
  • It symbolizes the unknown dangers of the sea

What is the significance of May's smooth round stone?

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What is the central theme of the poem?

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What is the common thread that connects the experiences of Maggie, Milly, Molly, and May?

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How does the poem portray the relationship between the girls and the natural world?

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What is the tone of the poem's final line, 'For whatever we lose(like a you or a me) it's always ourselves we find in the sea'?

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How do the girls' experiences at the beach relate to the idea of identity?

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What is the effect of the poem's use of repetition and rhyme?

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Flashcards

Significance of the sea

Symbolizes the infinite and unknown aspects of life.

Maggie's shell

Represents creativity and imagination.

Molly's 'horrible thing'

Represents universal fears and anxieties.

May's smooth stone

Symbolizes isolation and loneliness.

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Central theme

Finding oneself through nature.

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Common thread

Each girl discovers an object symbolizing their inner self.

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Girls & nature

A reflection of their inner thoughts and emotions.

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Tone of the final line

Melancholic and introspective.

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Beach and identity

Their experiences are a reflection of their individual identities.

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Repetition and rhyme

Adds musicality and lyrical quality.

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Study Notes

The Beach Adventure

  • Maggie, Milly, Molly, and May go to the beach to play one day.

Maggie's Discovery

  • Maggie finds a shell that sings sweetly, making her forget her troubles.

Milly's Encounter

  • Milly befriends a stranded star with five languid fingers as its rays.

Molly's Experience

  • Molly is chased by a terrifying creature that moves sideways while blowing bubbles.

May's Finding

  • May brings back a smooth, round stone that represents a small world and a sense of aloneness.

The Lesson

  • The poem suggests that whatever we lose, we ultimately find ourselves in the sea.

The Cycle

  • The poem repeats the same sequence of events, emphasizing the cyclical nature of the girls' experience.

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