The relationship in the poem
The relationship in the poem
The poem traces a changing relationship between a son and his father. At first, the child admires his father’s strength, precision and expert knowledge as he ploughs; then the child tries to follow him but stumbles.
Step-by-step lessons on CIE IGCSE English Literature 2.1.8 Follower by Seamus Heaney. Each one builds up to exam-style questions. Start with the poetry and unseen-text skills before moving on to the longer, comparison-heavy essay questions on the set prose and drama texts.