Blackberries.

... Blackberries Both texts are about childhood and the excitement of blackberry picking. The first text is a poem written by Seamus Heany entitled, 'Blackberry Picking'. The second text is a short story written by Leslie Norris entitled, 'Blackberries'. The poem by Seamus Heaney describes what the blackberries look like, taste like and feels like in great detail. He used the descriptions of colour very well. In the short story the writer describes the excitement and feelings of the young boy in great detail, however he then describes the feelings of disappointment and sadness he experiences. Both texts are also about childhood and growing up, however Seamus Heany has written from his own experiences. Leslie Norris tells the story about a young boy who does things and feels things for the first time, he has his first haircut and his mother buys him his first ever cap. The cap is foolishly spoilt by

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