Annotation Flashcards
What is the primary theme of ‘Mrs Midas’ by Carol Ann Duffy?
The consequences of greed and the impact of wealth on relationships.
In ‘Mrs Midas’, what does the phrase ‘It was late September’ signify?
It sets the scene and indicates a time of change.
True or False: Mrs Midas expresses joy about her husband’s golden touch.
False
What does Mrs Midas compare the sound of her husband eating to?
A ‘sudden’ and ‘enormous’ noise.
Fill in the blank: Mrs Midas realizes her husband has the ability to turn things to _______.
gold
What is Mrs Midas’s reaction when she first discovers her husband’s power?
Shock and disbelief.
How does Duffy portray the character of Mr Midas?
As foolish and selfish.
What does Mrs Midas miss the most after her husband’s transformation?
Intimacy and normalcy in their relationship.
What is the significance of the ‘golden touch’ in the poem?
It represents the allure and danger of wealth.
Multiple Choice: What does Mrs Midas wish for at the end of the poem? A) Wealth B) Normal life C) Power
B) Normal life
What does Mrs Midas’s narrative style suggest about her character?
It is conversational and relatable, showing her humanity.
True or False: The poem ends on a hopeful note.
False
What literary device is primarily used in ‘Mrs Midas’?
Imagery.
In what way does food play a role in the poem?
It symbolizes comfort and normalcy that is lost.
How does the poem reflect on the idea of materialism?
It critiques the pursuit of wealth and its effects on personal relationships.
What does the metaphor of the ‘golden touch’ imply about human desires?
It suggests that desires can lead to unforeseen and negative consequences.
Fill in the blank: Mrs Midas feels that love is more valuable than _______.
gold
What emotion does Mrs Midas predominantly feel towards Mr Midas by the end of the poem?
Disappointment.
What does the line ‘I thought of the field of gold’ convey?
A sense of loss and longing for what was once normal.
What role does irony play in ‘Mrs Midas’?
It highlights the contrast between the desire for wealth and the reality of its consequences.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following best describes Mrs Midas’s character? A) Greedy B) Practical C) Indifferent
B) Practical
What does Mrs Midas realize about her husband’s gift as the poem progresses?
It is more of a curse than a blessing.
How does the poem address the theme of gender roles?
It challenges traditional expectations of women by giving Mrs Midas a strong voice.
What does the phrase ‘the kitchen filled with the smell of the golden’ suggest?
It evokes a sense of irony about the allure of wealth.
Fill in the blank: The poem ends with Mrs Midas in a state of _______.
regret
