In ‘Follower’, how does the poet present ideas about relationships? [24 marks]

In "Follower", the poet uses the idea of a father-son relationship to present how relationship should be and the changes that occur in such relationship.

In "Follower", the idea is simply to portray the close relationship that should be seen between the father and the son. The father giving his fatherly love to the son when the son is younger and the son's responsiblity to the father when the father is old.

Explanation:

"Follower" is  a poem by Seamus Heaney. It simply gives an insight into relationships.