Géibheann Keyphrases

Ta lagsprid uirthi = she’s weak in spirit

Neamhspleách = independent

Teanntaithe ina saol = trapped in her life

Easpa saoirse = lack of freedom

Codarsnacht ghéar = a sharp contrast

Is dán fáthchiallach é = it’s an allegorical poem

Meafar leanúnach = a continuous metaphor

Ainmhí cumhachtach = a powerful animal

A mhalairt de scéal atá ann = it’s a different story

In isle brí = depressed

Saol teoranta an fhile = the restricted life of the poet

Rithim ghnáthchainte = the rhythm of natural speech

Tá a misneach caillte aici = she’s lost her courage

Is cuid caidéise í = she’s an object of curiosity

A crá pearsanta a láimhsiú = to handle her personal torment

Iontach go deo corraitheach = extremely moving

Atmaisféar an éadóchais = an atmosphere of despair

Níl mórán ornáidíochta ann = there’s not much ornateness

Frustrachas agus clastrofóibe = frustration and claustrophobia

Níl bealach éalaithe aici = she doesn’t have an escape route