Geoff Page "Codicil"

The video features a personal reflection on the poem 'Codicil,' set on the Clarence River, where the speaker grew up. The poem, written 25 years ago, is about the future distribution of the speaker's ashes. The speaker describes the beauty of the Clarence River, particularly its upper parts with rapids and mountains. The poem is read aloud, detailing the process of scattering ashes on the river, emphasizing the serene and picturesque setting.

What is the primary theme of the poem 'Codicil' as introduced by the speaker?

• The speaker's childhood memories

• The history of the Clarence River

• The distribution of the speaker's ashes

• The beauty of nature

Which part of the Clarence River does the speaker find particularly beautiful?

• The upper part with rapids and pools

• The part near the city

• The estuary where it meets the sea

• The lower part with its calm waters

What time of year does the speaker suggest for the dispersal of their ashes?

• Mid-summer

• Late winter or early spring

• Early autumn

• Late spring or early summer

What is the significance of the time '5 o'clock' mentioned in the instructions?

• It is when the shade comes off the mountain

• It is when the tide is low

• It is when the river is most crowded

• It is when the sun sets

What is the desired effect of dispersing the ashes on the river?

• To create a splash

• To make a long, descending curve

• To sink immediately

• To float on the surface