Exploring Themes in Storm on the Island and Exposure – GCSE Worksheet

1. Exploring Themes in Storm on the Island and Exposure – GCSE Worksheet

• Objective- To analyse the main themes of nature and conflict in Storm on the Island by Seamus Heaney and Exposure by Wilfred Owen.
• Description- This GCSE English Revision Worksheet encourages students to examine how Heaney and Owen use language, imagery, and tone to explore both the powerful force of nature and the human experience of conflict. It provides structured tasks for identifying themes, discussing contrasting perspectives on nature, and interpreting key lines with attention to literary devices.
• Key Themes- Nature, isolation, human vulnerability, conflict.
• Focus Points- Identify how Heaney and Owen use imagery and tone to depict nature’s power and conflict’s toll.
• Exam Tip- Use quotes that highlight contrasting views of nature; explore both literal and metaphorical interpretations.