Rhyme of the Dead Self by A.R.D. Fairburn. Summary and line by line analysis of the poem. GCSE 2022.

[@nicky8782]

I love this poem,It resonates with me , particularly the violent imagery used to show how he murders his younger self is interesting.I have felt this way many times it's a good reminder to just know that as I grow I don't need to kill off that innocent part of me .Thanks Polina❤️❤️

[@katrinabrown]

I've never heard of this poet but I loved learning about him! Great video! 😊

[@PolinasPages]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks so much Katrina!

[@qr9613]

Thankss

[@keisacoiffic2800]

it was amazing GIIIIRRRLLLLLL

[@questionmarkquestionmarkques]

this is really helpful and actually makes literature interesting although i do wish i'd be seeing this >3 hours before my exam. thanks for this

[@PolinasPages]

Maybe you can watch at 1.5 speed haha? I’m glad it helps and best of luck!!

[@vidabilan3752]

So helpful!!! You have no idea :)) thank you so much

[@nehi.sefeane]

Thank you so much

[@PolinasPages]

You're most welcome x

[@saiurinaidoo]

Amazing video. Do you have any GCSE essay questions for this poem?

[@PolinasPages]

Thank you. I don’t think I do, but you can search past papers to find some:)

[@littlemajestic1534]

What are the main themes in this poem for an essay?

[@PolinasPages]

childhood vs adulthood, disillusionment, passage of time, transformation etc)

[@Junior-jl9kc]

you've made poetry slightly less unbearable for me. thanks

[@PolinasPages]

aww this both upsets me a little and makes me happy haha. I'm sorry that the way poetry is presented to you, and poetry itself, is not something you enjoy, it's terrible that we are forced to study it, and also claim we enjoy it in the personal response, I feel like this really kills the love people feel for poetry:( but on a happier note, I'm glad I can help and make you view it in a more positive light

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