both “eden rock ” and “walking away” presents moments of separation to communicate ideas about letting go of a loved one. However, in “eden rock” this is presented from a viewpoint of a child, whereas in “walking away” it is presented from the viewpoint of a father.
In “eden rock” Charles causley presents as traumatic for a viewpoint of a child. The poet creates an image of separation from his mum and dad, by a stream. Charles causley describes the stream as “drifted” this gives the reader an idea of natural, slow , separation. so the stream is represented as a wall separating the parents from their son, it could Also suggest that he is scared that If he falls in the river he would be washed away from his parents. Charles causley is trying to communicate ideas about his parents no longer being there to support him through the hard times in his life. However in “walking away” day louis presents the events from the view point of the father, this makes it look more stressful and emotional for him because this little son is moving on. Also the separation is presented at Swift and sudden because one minute the atmosphere is all happy and postative due to him being with his mother and father, the next minute he is all alone distant from his family.

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