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Compare and contrast the accounts of childhood in 'Half-past Two' and 'Leaving School'. How successful is each poet in depicting a child's experience of the world?
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Compare and contrast the accounts of childhood in 'Half-past Two' and 'Leaving School'. How successful is each poet in depicting a child's experience of the world? 'Half-past Two' and 'Leaving School' both explore the thoughts and feelings of young boys. There is a theme of fear evident in both poems. This engages an experience endured by both children that involves the concept of not understanding certain aspects of life, especially the parts that are new and unfamiliar. 'Half-past Two' is set in a typical school and the central character is a young boy. The title of this poem is strongly related to its content and theme. Time plays an important role in this poem and is emphasized when Fanthorpe uses a child-like style of language. "Timetogohomenowtime, TVtime" 'Leaving School' is set in a boarding school. The main character in this poem is also a young boy. Time does not play a big role...
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