Robert Louis Stevenson
Robert Louis Stevenson
• Born : 13th November 1850, in Scotland.
• Job : writer. – stories & poems
• First Book : "An Inland Voyage" and it came
out in 1878.
• Famous Books : "Treasure Island," "Kidnapped,"
and "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.“
• Marriage : He got married to a lady named
Fanny in 1880.
• End of Life : 3rd December 1894, in Samoa.
• Remembered : People still love his exciting
stories and his books are still
popular today.
The Wind
The Wind
I saw you toss the kites on high
And blow the birds about the sky;
And all around I heard you pass,
Like ladies' skirts across the grass--
O wind, a-blowing all day long,
O wind, that sings so loud a song!
The Wind
I saw the different things you did,
But always you yourself you hid.
I felt you push, I heard you call,
I could not see yourself at all--
O wind, a-blowing all day long,
O wind, that sings so loud a song!
The Wind
O you that are so strong and cold,
O blower, are you young or old?
Are you a beast of field and tree,
Or just a stronger child than me?
O wind, a-blowing all day long,
O wind, that sings so loud a song!
The Summary
• The wind’s gentle movement has been compared
to the tossing of a kite or helping a bird to fly.
• The wind is compared to the beast because it
roars like a wild beast.
• The last two lines repeated in all the stanzas
emphasize the two ideas, first that the wind blows
all day long continuously and secondly that it
produces a rhythmic sound like that of a song.
What is the Theme of The Poem?
The main idea of the poem is that the wind is
strong and mysterious. It emphasizes the
continuous and unpredictable nature of the
wind, which can be both a gentle breeze and a
strong force.
Poetic Devices
Poetic Device Example Effect
"I saw you toss the kites on Creates vivid mental images of
Imagery
high" kites being tossed by the wind.
"O blower, are you young Personifies the wind, making it a
Metaphor
or old?" mysterious character.
"O wind, a-blowing all day Emphasizes the constant
Repetition presence and influence of the
long..." wind.
"blow the birds about the Adds a musical quality and
Alliteration sky" rhythm to the poem.
Creates a musical quality and
Rhyme High-Sky, Pass-Grass unifies each stanza.
Personification "I felt you push, I heard you Deepens the reader's connection
to the wind, making it a central
call" character.
The Wind
Q&A
[Link] is the central theme of the poem
"Wind"?
a) The beauty of nature
b) The strength and mystery of the wind
c) The flight of kites
d) The passage of time
[Link] poetic device is most prominently
used in the refrain "O wind, a-blowing all day
long, O wind, that sings so loud a song!"?
a) Simile b) Metaphor
c) Repetition d) Alliteration
[Link] is the effect of the repetition of the
refrain in the poem?
a) It creates a sense of calm and stillness.
b) It emphasizes the wind's constant presence
and influence.
c) It symbolizes the changing seasons.
d) It signifies the flight of kites.
4. In the poem "Wind," what does
personification involve?
a) Giving human characteristics to kites and
birds
b)Giving human characteristics to the wind.
c) Giving musical qualities to the natural world
d) Giving the wind a distinct personality
[Link] does the poem use personification
to describe the wind?
a) The wind is compared to a delicate flower.
b) The wind is portrayed as a powerful,
mysterious being.
c) The wind is depicted as a stationary force.
d) The wind is associated with loud music.
6. How does the use of personification
impact the poem?
a) It makes the wind appear weaker and less
significant.
b) It creates a sense of calm and stillness.
c) It deepens the reader's connection to the
wind, making it a central character.
d) It introduces other human characters into the
poem.
[Link] effect does the imagery in the
poem create for the reader?
a) It evokes a sense of stillness and calm.
b) It paints vivid mental pictures of the wind's
actions.
c) It highlights the presence of human
characters.
d) It focuses on the color and shape of kites.
[Link] is the poet seeking to understand
about the wind in the poem?
a) The wind's origins
b) The wind's temperature
c) The wind's age and character
d) The wind's speed
[Link] line from the poem highlights the
wind's audibility?
a) "But always you yourself you hid."
b) "O blower, are you young or old?"
c) "O wind, a-blowing all day long,"
d) "O wind, that sings so loud a song!"
[Link] is the significance of the title
"Wind" in the poem?
a) It represents the sound of the wind.
b) It signifies the movement of birds.
c) It alludes to the passing of time.
d) It directly addresses the central element of
the poem.