Examine the theme of ‘Nature’ Warm –up – picture on next page The Lake Isle of Innisfree W.B. Yeats Date: Objectives Introduce the poem. Examine the theme of ‘Nature’ Warm –up – picture on next page I see, I think, I wonder

Imagine yourself living beside a lake. How do you feel and why? Warm-up Imagine yourself living beside a lake. How do you feel and why?

Yeats before he met Maud Gonne The following poem was written in 1888, the year before he met the love of his life. He was living in the busy city of London and really wanted to come home where it was nice and peaceful. This is a homesick poem then, as opposed to lovesick.

The Lake Isle Of Innisfree by W.B. Yeats I will arise and go now, and go to Innisfree, And a small cabin build there, of clay and wattles made; Nine bean-rows will I have there, a hive for the honey-bee, And live alone in the bee-loud glade. And I shall have some peace there, for peace comes dropping slow, Dropping from the veils of the morning to where the cricket sings; There midnight’s all a glimmer, and noon a purple glow, And evening full of the linnet’s wings. I will arise and go now, for always night and day I hear lake water lapping with low sounds by the shore; While I stand on the roadway, or on the pavements grey, I hear it in the deep heart’s core.

The Lake Isle Of Innisfree by W.B. Yeats Exercise 1: First Impressions Having read the poem once, write down one sentence in response and share it. Try using: I think, I know, I don’t know, I want to know. I will arise and go now, and go to Innisfree, And a small cabin build there, of clay and wattles made; Nine bean-rows will I have there, a hive for the honey-bee, And live alone in the bee-loud glade. And I shall have some peace there, for peace comes dropping slow, Dropping from the veils of the morning to where the cricket sings; There midnight’s all a glimmer, and noon a purple glow, And evening full of the linnet’s wings. I will arise and go now, for always night and day I hear lake water lapping with low sounds by the shore; While I stand on the roadway, or on the pavements grey, I hear it in the deep heart’s core.

Notes– stanza one The poet describes his perfect life. He will live alone in nature and survive off the land. The opening words reference the bible, showing this is a spiritual journey for him. It will be like a pilgrimage back home; to a place of peace and solitude. Question: How is this different than a city life in Dublin or London? Glade: Open space Wattles: Wooden sticks I will arise and go now, and go to Innisfree, And a small cabin build there, of clay and wattles made; Nine bean-rows will I have there, a hive for the honey-bee, And live alone in the bee-loud glade.

Notes – stanza 2 Veils: Covered (by mist) The poet drops the future tense and starts speaking in present tense, imagining he is there. He describes a day in this place where peace is possible. From morning to night Innisfree is full of beautiful images and sounds. Question: Using the translations, what does he like about this area? What is he describing? Linnet: Song Bird Glimmer: Flicker or twinkle of light (stars in the sky). And I shall have some peace there, for peace comes dropping slow, Dropping from the veils of the morning to where the cricket sings; There midnight’s all a glimmer, and noon a purple glow, And evening full of the linnet’s wings.

Notes – Stanza 3 The poet snaps out of his daydream and wants more than ever to return to Innisfree. It is all he thinks about on the dull grey city streets. It is not just an idea. This wish comes from his heart and a real emotional connection. Question: Is this a sad or depressing note to end on do you think? I will arise and go now, for always night and day I hear lake water lapping with low sounds by the shore; While I stand on the roadway, or on the pavements grey, I hear it in the deep heart’s core.

Questions: Remember “quotes”. What images do you find most interesting in this poem and why? What sounds can the poet hear in the poem? Is the poet successful in conveying his desire to return to Innisfree, in your opinion?

Homework part 2 Learn the first stanza I will arise and go now, and go to Innisfree, And a small cabin build there, of clay and wattles made; Nine bean-rows will I have there, a hive for the honey-bee, And live alone in the bee-loud glade.

The Lake Isle Of Innisfree by W.B. Yeats I will arise and go now, and go to Innisfree, And a small cabin build there, of clay and wattles made; Nine bean-rows will I have there, a hive for the honey-bee, And live alone in the bee-loud glade. And I shall have some peace there, for peace comes dropping slow, Dropping from the veils of the morning to where the cricket sings; There midnight’s all a glimmer, and noon a purple glow, And evening full of the linnet’s wings. I will arise and go now, for always night and day I hear lake water lapping with low sounds by the shore; While I stand on the roadway, or on the pavements grey, I hear it in the deep heart’s core.

Part 2

Examine the poetic techniques in the poem. The Lake Isle of Innisfree 2 W.B. Yeats Date: Objectives Examine the poetic techniques in the poem. Use F.L.I.R.T. again Warm –up – on next slide

The Lake Isle Of Innisfree by W.B. Yeats I will arise and go now, and go to Innisfree, And a small cabin build there, of clay and wattles made; Nine bean-rows will I have there, a hive for the honey-bee, And live alone in the bee-loud glade. And I shall have some peace there, for peace comes dropping slow, Dropping from the veils of the morning to where the cricket sings; There midnight’s all a glimmer, and noon a purple glow, And evening full of the linnet’s wings. I will arise and go now, for always night and day I hear lake water lapping with low sounds by the shore; While I stand on the roadway, or on the pavements grey, I hear it in the deep heart’s core.

The Lake Isle Of Innisfree by W.B. Yeats Warm-up Form: How would you talk about another persons body? Trying hard as you can not to bully, how might you describe a persons appearance? Now with that in mind – what do you think of this poems appearance? 2-3 sentences each I will arise and go now, and go to Innisfree, And a small cabin build there, of clay and wattles made; Nine bean-rows will I have there, a hive for the honey-bee, And live alone in the bee-loud glade. And I shall have some peace there, for peace comes dropping slow, Dropping from the veils of the morning to where the cricket sings; There midnight’s all a glimmer, and noon a purple glow, And evening full of the linnet’s wings. I will arise and go now, for always night and day I hear lake water lapping with low sounds by the shore; While I stand on the roadway, or on the pavements grey, I hear it in the deep heart’s core.

The Lake Isle Of Innisfree by W.B. Yeats Language Read through the poem again. Write down one line you find interesting. Circle a word in that line. Write down why you choose that word. I will arise and go now, and go to Innisfree, And a small cabin build there, of clay and wattles made; Nine bean-rows will I have there, a hive for the honey-bee, And live alone in the bee-loud glade. And I shall have some peace there, for peace comes dropping slow, Dropping from the veils of the morning to where the cricket sings; There midnight’s all a glimmer, and noon a purple glow, And evening full of the linnet’s wings. I will arise and go now, for always night and day I hear lake water lapping with low sounds by the shore; While I stand on the roadway, or on the pavements grey, I hear it in the deep heart’s core.

The Lake Isle Of Innisfree by W.B. Yeats Images Write down the cases of Consonance and Onomatopoeia to the left. Then note: The poet uses sound techniques to create soothing images and to highlight them. I will arise and go now, and go to Innisfree, And a small cabin build there, of clay and wattles made; Nine bean-rows will I have there, a hive for the honey-bee, And live alone in the bee-loud glade. And I shall have some peace there, for peace comes dropping slow, Dropping from the veils of the morning to where the cricket sings; There midnight’s all a glimmer, and noon a purple glow, And evening full of the linnet’s wings. I will arise and go now, for always night and day I hear lake water lapping with low sounds by the shore; While I stand on the roadway, or on the pavements grey, I hear it in the deep heart’s core.

Notes – Rhyme and rhythm There is a classic rhyming scheme and beat in this poem. It is a quatrain with rhymes abab and is mostly iambic (daDum, daDum). This is to create a peaceful and dreamlike atmosphere. When you recognise the pattern, it is also like solving a puzzle. Questions: What are the advantages of the poem having musical qualities? I will arise and go now, and go to Innisfree, And a small cabin build there, of clay and wattles made; Nine bean-rows will I have there, a hive for the honey-bee, And live alone in the bee-loud glade.

The Lake Isle Of Innisfree by W.B. Yeats Tone, Theme What is the poet trying to say? What is his wish for the reader to understand? I will arise and go now, and go to Innisfree, And a small cabin build there, of clay and wattles made; Nine bean-rows will I have there, a hive for the honey-bee, And live alone in the bee-loud glade. And I shall have some peace there, for peace comes dropping slow, Dropping from the veils of the morning to where the cricket sings; There midnight’s all a glimmer, and noon a purple glow, And evening full of the linnet’s wings. I will arise and go now, for always night and day I hear lake water lapping with low sounds by the shore; While I stand on the roadway, or on the pavements grey, I hear it in the deep heart’s core.

Homework Copy the poem into your notes with images beside it. Remember, the point is to help you learn the poem so choose images you see as being linked to the words. Simple is better.

The Lake Isle Of Innisfree by W.B. Yeats I will arise and go now, and go to Innisfree, And a small cabin build there, of clay and wattles made; Nine bean-rows will I have there, a hive for the honey-bee, And live alone in the bee-loud glade. And I shall have some peace there, for peace comes dropping slow, Dropping from the veils of the morning to where the cricket sings; There midnight’s all a glimmer, and noon a purple glow, And evening full of the linnet’s wings. I will arise and go now, for always night and day I hear lake water lapping with low sounds by the shore; While I stand on the roadway, or on the pavements grey, I hear it in the deep heart’s core.