"Mid-term Break" by Seamus Heaney - poem analysis

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Thank you for this clear, concise and excellent analysis of this poem.

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In line 15 "stanched and bandaged by nusers" can also indicate that the doctors tries to save him / tried to revive him

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Thank you so much you have helped me a lot I literally have a exam tomorrow and I had to prepare for this poem asap

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Sir when they ask what's the diction of mid term break what do they mean

[@MrVR_JJ]

Diction refers to the choice of words. Remember it by thinking of a DICTIONary - a book of words. So why has the poet made use of those specific words? Or how does that word contribute to the meaning?

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Hope the test went well.

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You study for the poem, but it doesn't come because their 15 you have to study for, and you still fail... I hope it doesn't happen...😂

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What is the irony of the poem

[@MrVR_JJ]

There is irony in the title in that usually a break during a term ("mid-term") is a holiday and a joyous occasion. However, in this instance, the break will not be pleasant for the speaker as his young brother has died. Being at home with mourning family members and the corpse of his brother upstairs will be a traumatic experience, not an enjoyable break from school.