What are the themes in the tell me tell me Sarah Jane poem by Charles Causley?

Answer 1

There are many explorations of the poem: - Mother and Daughter relationships - It could possibly just be the Daughter finds the seaside mistifying and special but the Mother does not understand until the end of the poem. - Rebellion and "Flying the nest" - It could be a representation of a Daughter wanting to go out into the world and find herself, but the Mother does not want to let go yet. In that respect, the poem is a lot like "Mother, any Distance" by Simon Armitage, except in that poem the feelings are reversed - the Son is still reliant on his Mother and does not want to leave her though he is moving into his first new apartment. - Love and Heartbreak - A popular theme is that the Daughter has recently got engaged, but she has realised that she does not love her fiance and that she really just wants to escape, perhaps to the sea. "And throw away diamond ring And wear instead the pearl?" The diamond ring could be the engagement ring. - Death - It could be that the Daughter's health is detteriating as she slips away off to heaven, much like the poem "The Image" by Silvia Townsend Warner, about a husband who gets killed by his wife through voodoo, and the Mother is devastated to hear. There are many thoughts and themes that could be drawn from this poem; Love and Hate, Rebellion and Dependance, Reality and Imagination. So it's really just how you interpret the poem.

Answer 2

The themes in the poem "Tell Me Tell Me Sarah Jane" by Charles Causley include longing for connection and communication, the passage of time and memory, and the power of storytelling to bridge gaps between individuals. The poem explores how stories and memories can shape relationships and understanding between people.