Anon Flashcards
What does Anon mean?
Means Anonymous
The forgotten female writers
‘Nurse,nanny,nun’ Technique
Listing
‘Nurse,nanny,nun’ Meaning
A nun was the only profession to be taught to write in Early England recognising lost literature.
Typical jobs chosen by women in history as they lacked opportunity.
‘Best verb the right noun’ Technique
Metaphor
‘Best verb the right noun’ Meaning
Metaphor for alternative choice.
Many women torn between being compliant with what’s expected of them a domestic role or going out and having a career.
‘Skull on a shelf’ Technique
Metaphor
sibilance
‘Skull on a shelf’ Meaning
Female voice lost to history and now only has skeleton remains.
‘Skull on a shelf’ Literary context
Link to Hamlet as a skull is an iconic symbol.
Shakespeare is a highly regarded author but he’s male, suggesting there is just as many talented female writers however they are discarded.
‘But I know how she passed on the pen’ Meaning
Shifts to her perspective discuses her achievement as a famous female poet and how she now sees herself as the voice for all the forgotten female writers before her.
Final word of ‘Anon’
Reminds the reader that although woman’s roles and treatment has changed massively over the last few decades there is still a fight happening across the world for equal rights to be granted.
How many stanzas?
Four
C- Duffy’s Importance to Anon
Duffy is known to be a feminist and someone who advocates for women’s rights. Specifically, throughout her poems where she discusses many societal issues present for women.
What do the stanza’s consist of?
free verse stanzas each with irregular and varied lines.
What’s the effect of the stanzas?
Reflects the inconsistency of women’s recognition throughout history despite the significant advancements made by women in differing roles, they are always underappreciated and valued.
