The intentions of the author Seamus Heaney in Storm on the Island are to show that whatever it is that life may throw at us that we need to be prepared. The storms are used to show what happens in life and that life itself is not easy. Many powerful and harmful things can happen but if you are able to look within yourself and find strength then you can make it through life.
Either desolate (bleak and dismal emptiness) or lonely (sad because one has no friends or company.)
The media addresses females on the way they act ✌
Answer:
<h3>These practices and norms made the people to live in constant fear and vigilance. </h3>
Explanation:
- In the story we can understand that the world has completely become so equal that the Handicap General would <u>suppress anyone who was better or superior than the rest.</u>
- This decree had completely <u>subdued free will and talent</u> among people. There were<u> no provisions for individuality</u> and the government was always on the watch. These<u> practices and norms made the people to live in constant fear and vigilance. </u>
- In this way, the people acted accordingly and such lifestyle became a part of their characters. The suppressing norms and societal values made the people coward and silent.