2.1 The Twin Towers

Question 1

Introduction

Answer 1

The poem explores the disturbing and shocking effects of the 9/11 terrorist attack

Morgan uses techniques such as vivid imagery and structure to show the impact and full horrors of terrorism

Throughout the poem, we also are directly addressed as the reader to sympathise for these innocent people who lost their life in the tragedy

Question 2

Body paragraph 1

Answer 2

Opening stanza shows the full extent of the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center

Repetition: “For the” on first five lines emphasises the scope of damage on building

He lists these key places such as the famous artwork: “Mirό three-ton tapestry” and the restaurant: “Windows on the World” which were both obliterated

Stanza ends with climax when he reminds the reader: “there was suddenly no more time…there was suddenly no more space” helps to create a sense of urgency which is anticipated by the oncoming attack

Direct address: “my friends” appeals directly to reader, encouraging us to reflect on these devastating events alongside with him

Question 3

Body Paragraph 2

Answer 3

Second stanza graphically depicts the savage nature of the plane hitting the Twin Towers

He effectively puts us at the centre of the destruction: “my dears” which creates an intimate tone