Lochinvar by Sir Walter Scott

Presented by Ryan, Malia,and Brenden

Tricky words• Dauntless- to be fearless

• Ford- a place in water where it is shallow enough to cross

• Gallant- a brave man

• Laggard- to be slow or lag

• Dastard- a mean, sneaking coward

• Ebbs- the flowing of the tide as the water returns to the sea

• Goblet- a drinking glass with a foot and stem

• Wooed- to seek with love or affection

• Quaffed- to drink a beverage with enjoyment

• Galliard- a spirited dance common in the 16th and 17th century

• Fret- to worry

• Croup- the highest part of the rump of a horse

• Scaur- the Scottish version of scar

Meaning of the Poem• The poem Lochinvar is a love story

between a knight, Lochinvar, and Ellen. Lochinvar is in a hurry to get back to Ellen because her parents have arranged her to marry another man who is a lazy coward. When Lochinvar arrives at the wedding, Ellen's parents hawkeye him. They dance to the door to avoid drawing attention from anyone. Then they run to Lochinvar's horse and escape away.

Quotes that prove the Poem's Meaning

• "Laggard in love... dastard in war" (Scott 1). Shows that the man Ellen is marrying is a coward and lazy

• "There was racing and chasing..." (Scott 2). Shows that Ellen and Lochinvar were being chased after they escaped.

• "I long wooed your daughter, my suit you denied..." (Scott 1). Shows that Lochinvar loves Ellen but her father does not approve.

Inversion

• Inversion is a poetic device that is a reversal of the natural word order.

• Inversion helps make the poem Lochinvar rhyme and makes it sound old fashion.