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Summary:

The poem is a touching celebration of a father, skilfully working on the land. It is told from the viewpoint of the son, Heaney, remembering him as a son and as an adult. It is told in a gentle, poignant tone.

Structure:

The poem is written in 6 regular, controlled quatrains. It has an ABAB rhyme and half-rhyme. The controlled structure represents an old memory that has long been reflected on. It also represents the ordered rhythm of ploughing, very structured, with enjambment to mirror the turn in the field, shown in stanzas 2-3.

Themes:

Love is shown through the description of the father at work. The admiration of the…