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Video Revision: Chapter 1 Of Mice and Men
Section 4 Summary-Of Mice and Men
Chapter 4 Summary and Questions George and the rest of the men have gone into town, leaving Lennie by himself on the ranch. Seeing a light in Crooks’ room, Lennie goes to the stable buck’s room and tries to make conversation with him. Crooks is immediately suspicious of Lennie and tells him that he is Read More …
The Prodigal by Elizabeth Bishop
1. Summary: A Struggle with Pride The poem is about a man who has hit rock bottom due to alcoholism. He lives in a filthy pigsty, but his ego and pride keep him there. He keeps telling himself he can handle it, but eventually, the loneliness and the misery of his situation force him to Read More …
Filling Station by Elizabeth Bishop
Summary: Overcoming Prejudice The speaker pulls into a small, “family filling station” and is initially revolted by the filth. Everything is “oil-soaked” and “oil-permeated.” The speaker is quite judgmental at first, looking down on the “greasy sons” and their “dirty” father. However, as she looks closer, she discovers small signs of “home” that don’t seem Read More …
Ordinary Level Poems for 2026
Street by Eiléan Ní Chuilleanáin To Niall Woods and Xenya Ostrovskaia.. Filling Station by Elizabeth Bishop The Prodigal by Elizabeth Bishop
To Niall Woods and Xenya Ostrovskaia
1. Summary: A Mother’s Wedding Advice This poem is a mother’s blessing for her son, Niall (Irish), and his bride, Xenya (Russian). It uses a wise, advisory tone to tell the couple that marriage is a journey where two different cultures (Irish and Russian) must learn to live as one. 2. The Three Key Allusions Read More …
The Shawshank Redemption Segment Five: 1:03-1:20
Comparative Study: General Vision and Viewpoint (GVV) & Cultural Context This segment is a turning point in the film. While the previous section ended in the tragedy of Brooks’ death, this segment focuses on the resilience of the human spirit. For your Leaving Cert essay, this is the best section to use when discussing how Read More …
Street by Eiléan Ní Chuilleanáin-Ordinary Level Notes
For Ordinary Level students, the key to “Street” by Eiléan Ní Chuilleanáin is focusing on the mysterious, cinematic atmosphere and the striking visual details. It is a short poem that tells a story without giving away all the secrets. 1. Summary: What Happens? The poem follows a man as he walks down a street, captivated Read More …
The Shawshank Redemption: Segment 4: 54:00-1:03:00
Comparative Study: General Vision and Viewpoint (GVV) & Cultural Context This segment is arguably the most heartbreaking in the film. For your Leaving Cert, it serves as a “case study” in institutionalisation. The General Vision and Viewpoint (GVV) reaches its nadir (lowest point) here, shifting from the “hope” of the previous segment back into a Read More …