The poem ‘Eden Rock’ seems to be an early memory of Causley’s childhood but it can be interpreted as an allegory for both birth and death as well. The title of the poem reflects the nature of the piece as an allegory about death. The place ‘Eden Rock’ was invented by Charles Causley specifically for the purposes of the poem and so one can assume that he meant the title and place name to figure symbolically.

The poem ‘Eden Rock’ is made up of five stanzas of fairly regular length. Only the last of the stanzas is broken up with the last line being on its own. ‘Eden Rock’ is written in the first person and seems to be occurring in the present tense. This gives the impression of a memory or dream being experienced by the poet as he writes.

The poem seems to relate to a memory of a picnic long ago. The poet is remembering his parents in their youth, his father only twenty-five, his mother twenty-three. They seem to be waiting for him to join them by a stream where the poet’s mother has set out the picnic. There is an emphasis on the clothing the pair are wearing as the poet lovingly remembers his parents in their youth.

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Eden Rock Poem Analysis: AQA Love and Relationships

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Walking Away Poem: AQA Love and Relationships

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