a wife in london Flashcards
what is the significance of the poem being split into two
showing it is like chapters in a tragic story. The two halves could suggest her life has been split into two.
what does the language such as is ominous, indicating darkness and tragedy – “tawny vapour”, “webby fold” and “waning taper” show
Her whole world is covered in gloom.
“He – has fallen” is a euphemism to show what
shield the widow from the harsh truth but the dashes
represent her grief and inability to process the news of her husband’s death.
what does the Pathetic fallacy of the “fog hangs thicker” shows
her grief is settling in.
what do the Final words – “new love that they would learn” shows
shows the irony that he was looking forward to
their new life together. It heightens the tragedy and heartbreak of his death because they will never
be together and rekindle their relationship.
what was thomas hardy
Thomas Hardy was a novelist – so was a storyteller
what war is the poem related to
The poem is probably related to the Boer War but the fact she is ‘a’ wife reflects the tragedy of
how many lives were lost during many wars.
what are the two events that the poem is split into
The poem is divided into two events covering two days: ‘The Tragedy’ and ‘The Irony’
what if the effect of the rhyme scheme
there is a clear rhyme scheme in each verse, creating a sense of inevitability to these tragic events.
what is the sense that hardy creates using the present tense
Hardy uses the present tense to create a sense that this is a story unfolding in front of us, making it
more dramatic and emotional.
what are the 4 poem and themes that can be compared to
London life, environment – London
Relationships – The Manhunt
Impact of war – Dulce et Decorum Est, Mametz Wood
