1. Find a quote from the poem that illustrates each of the following statements: (a) I suffered so much that night, I might as well have died. (b) My life was in a state of chaos. (c) I am constantly reminded of the horrors of that night.
2. Who is the speaker in the poem? 3. Ismay survived the sinking of the Titanic. True or false?
4. Put the following words into a sentence, then add them to your vocabulary builder on pages 1–2 of your Portfolio: pandemonium
lamentations. Explore 3 1. Do you feel sorry for the speaker in the poem? Give reasons for your answer.
2. Do you think that much time has passed for the speaker since the tragedy occurred? 3. (a) Find examples of each of the following in the poem: simile
alliteration metaphor. (b) Did you find any of these particularly effective? Explain your answer. Investigate
Work in groups to find out what you can about the Titanic. Where and when was it built? What was the planned route for the maiden voyage? What happened in the early hours of the 15 April 1912? What happened in the aftermath? Share your findings with the class.
Create
1. Think about another tragedy you have learned about in History or Geography. Assume the role of someone who experienced that tragedy and write a personal essay describing your thoughts and feelings.
2. Write a monologue describing your thoughts and feelings based on a tragic event from the past in the space provided on page 94 of your Portfolio.
3. When filling the lifeboats on the night the Titanic sank, the crew prioritised the safety of women and children before that of the men. Start a class debate on the motion: This house believes that the lives of women and children should be prioritised in life-threatening situations.
