1
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Summary of the Shepard?
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The poem describes the the relationship between a Shepard and his sheep. The relationship is simple and innocent.
2
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Language?
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Repetitive use of the adjective “sweet”
Immediately and bluntly shows the nature of the Shepard and the flock
3
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“From the morn to the evening he ___”
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Strays
The verb “strays” creates a sense of gentleness and lack of force. He watches “from the morn to the evening” the Shepard protective but not overbearing
4
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“And his tongue shall be filled with ___”
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Praise
Gentle protective figure. Isn’t commanding and controlling but encouraging. Reflective of an ideal parent-child relationship to Blake
5
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“He is watching while they are in ___ “
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Peace
Watchful and not intruding. Sheep r content
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