Explore in detail how Seamus Heaney in Midterm Break explores the concept of death. Refer closely to the text.

... Explore in detail how Seamus Heaney in Midterm Break explores the concept of death. Refer closely to the text. In the poem, Midterm Break, Seamus Heaney explores the concept of death in a variety of ways; by choosing the appropriate expressions and poetic devices to create the dismayed images that portray the concept of death. The title of the poem, 'Midterm Break', is interpreted to the reader as simply a break or holiday off school. However, after the poem is read a several times the link between the title and poem will become apparent. While holidays are full of happiness and laughter, the language chosen has put the title in another perspective; through the concept of death, the words chosen, 'break' can mean a shock, an unexpected accident. Already in the beginning of this poem has Seamus Heaney has forewarned the reader briefly of the content. The poem then begins with

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