Before You Were Mine

Question 1

metaphor to compare her to a famous singer to describe her being glamorous and speaker sees mother as more adventurous before the speaker’s birth.

Answer 1

’’ Marylin’’

Question 2

the child takes control of mother’s life meaning

Answer 2

'’I remember my hands in those high-heeled red shoes’’

Question 3

imagery of glamour and fun between the mother child relationship and admiration towards her mum

Answer 3

'’sparkle and waltz and laugh before you were mine’’