"Mid-Term Break" by Seamus Heaney - review

... Mid-Term Break "Mid-Term Break" by Seamus Heaney is a very powerful and tear-jerking poem. The effect the poem had on me was that it was very touching and moving. I will be discussing about how the poet's use of devices such as structure, word choice, imagery and sound had an impact on me. The poem is about a tragic car accident that took the life of a little boy. His brother, who narrates the poem, is away at college and sees his younger brother for the first time in six weeks but also for the very last time. The death of his brother happened in an instant and was a shock to the whole family. It also deals with the experiences they go through. The title of the poem had an impact upon me. The title "Mid-term Break" suggests a holiday from school or from work. Something which is supposed to be exciting

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