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Many poets write about the power of nature using “Hurricane Hits England” by Grace Nichols and “Storm on The Island” by Seamus Heaney-Discuss which poet in your opinion portrays the storm more vividly
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Many poets write about the power of nature using "Hurricane Hits England" by Grace Nichols and "Storm on The Island" by Seamus Heaney- Discuss which poet in your opinion portrays the storm more vividly Conal McGarrity "Hurricane Hits England" and "Storm on the Island" are poems addressing a similar event, that of a violent storm. However due to the contrast in the poets' backgrounds, style and perception they present the event in different ways. The poets have been influenced greatly by their respective backgrounds. Seamus Heaney grew up in agricultural surroundings in rural Derry, inheriting a strong allegiance to farm life from his father. Inevitably much of his poetry stems and is primarily based on his experiences and feel for farm life. Many of Heaney's poems address nature, its beauty and its power. The strength of his poetry lies in his ability to create effective imagery to convey what is a common experience...
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