Poetry · Question
How does Poetry develop the theme of Progress and Technology?
Answer
Poetry by James McIntyre develops Progress and Technology across the chapters the companion marks for this theme.
Technological advancements such as railways, electric lights, nickel mining, and agricultural machinery are praised as symbols of national growth and modernization, linking local development to broader progress.
The poem highlights the canal as a driver of commerce, industry, and urban development.
The poem celebrates the new Credit Valley Railway as a means of exploration and enjoyment, highlighting the transformative impact of rail travel on rural life.
The resolution of railroad bond concerns highlights the importance of railway infrastructure and economic progress for the town's future.
Evidence in the book
- St. Catharines
The poem highlights the canal as a driver of commerce, industry, and urban development.
- Lines on Credit Valley Trip
The poem celebrates the new Credit Valley Railway as a means of exploration and enjoyment, highlighting the transformative impact of rail travel on rural life.
- Hope for Ingersoll
The resolution of railroad bond concerns highlights the importance of railway infrastructure and economic progress for the town's future.
- The Joys of Prairie Farmers
Celebrates the rapid transformation of the prairie landscape through agriculture and the invention of agricultural implements by Ontario, suggesting technological progress as a key to settlement.
- London West
The construction of strong dams and embankments is presented as a solution to flooding, turning the river from a threat into a source of ornament and wealth.
- Lines on Stratford
The railway and railroad shops bring work, wealth, and joy to the community.
- Lines on Beachville
References to lime kilns, quarries, and mills for flour and flax highlight the village's industrial growth and technological advancement.
- Lines on Woodstock
The poem celebrates Woodstock's factories, farm implement workshops, and new college, emphasizing industrial and educational progress.
