The Horse Whisperer by Andrew Forster 3.5 / 5 based on 2 ratings ? English LiteratureGCSEAQA Created by: Lauren BrixeyCreated on: 21-05-13 20:18 The Horse Whisperer by Andrew Forster WHAT ITS ABOUT... The peom is about a horse whisperer who controls the behaviour of the horses by using natural techniques & building up a relationship over time When farming became more industrialised- horse whisperers were condemmed by villagers & were driven out of farms The trade became associated with witchcraft The horse whisperer took revenge on the villagers and left the area- but still misses the horses 1 of 5 The Horse Whisperer by Andrew Forster FORM Irregular stanzas of free verse First person narrative- gender isn't specified & suggests speaking on behalf of all horse whisperers 2 of 5 The Horse Whisperer by Andrew Forster STRUCTURE First two stanzas highlight how much the horse whisperer helps the horses Makes the later alienation seem more sad 3 of 5 The Horse Whisperer by Andrew Forster LANGUAGE WITCHCRAFT Images of spells- describes techniques used to tame horses Uses same methods to seek revenge EMOTIVE Reference to narrators feelings METAPHORS & SIMILIES Implies the horse whisperer is becoming horse- like & that the horses are becoming humanised Shows the close connection 4 of 5 The Horse Whisperer by Andrew Forster FEELINGS & ATTITUDES LOVE Cares & protects horses sad & wistful that the close relationship has been lost REVENGE Takes revenge on the villagers PRIDE Horse whispering is a skilled trade 5 of 5
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