Culture & It's Influence on his Career
True or False: Neruda's culture didn't see him as that important and rather ignored him and his works.
False
True or False: Neruda didn't begin his writing career until later in his life.
False
Is this quote a metaphor, simile, or imagery?
“In the dark pines the wind disentangles itself."
imagery
What was the main culture discussed during the presentation?
What is Latin America (Chilean)?
What other topics did he write about?
Political and social works
What does the speaker want his loved one to do in "Don't Go Far Off" ?
He wants her to stay close and not leave him, even for a short time, because he feels lost and in pain without her.
What type of environment was he raised in and how did that play into his work?
Why does Neruda write so much about love?
He had 3 wives and multiple affairs?
What shows that the speaker still loves someone even though they are far away in "Here I Love You"?
He says he loves her and that the stars remind him of her eyes.
From what job did he have that allowed him to integrate Chilean culture into his works?
What is a diplomat?
Which famous poet encouraged him to keep writing poems?
Gabriel Mistral
How is the night described in "Tonight I Can Write the Saddest Lines" ?
The night is described as starry, with stars that "shiver in the distance," and that the night wind sings
Which particular war was he involved in and used to incorporate elements into his writing?
What is the Spanish Civil War?
Why did he change his name to Pablo Neruda?
His dad tried to discourage him from writing poems, so he would publish them under this name, which led to him legally changing his name to Pablo Neruda.
What are some natural things mentioned in the poem "If You Forget Me" ?
The poem mentions the crystal moon, a red autumn branch, ash, fire, and the sea breeze.