carol ann duffy context Flashcards
Which political party has Duffy supported her entire life? What is she openly critical of?
Labour
Critical of Conservative Party
How many brothers did Duffy have?What poem reflects this?
4 brothers
The poem ‘Brothers’
What did Duffy succeed as in 2009? What does this mean?
Poet Laurette of the UK
She was commissioned to write poems at certain times
What was Duffy the first?
First female, homosexual poet Laurette
Who was Duffy influenced by? What did this mean?
The Beat Poets
They transformed poetry into an expression of genuine lived experience + rejected materialism
What did O’Riordan say about Duffy + love?
She examines love in many forms
Who said Duffy examines love in many forms?
O’Riordan
Where was Duffy born?
Glasgow
What family was Duffy born into?
Catholic, socialist family
Where did Duffy move at 6?
Moved to Stafford
How old was Duffy when she moved to Stafford?
6
When was Duffy born? What was this after?
1955 - post war
What was Duffy’s father? What does this mean?
Unionist - stood to be a Labour Party candidate
What did Elizabeth O’Reilly say Duffy did?
She gives insight into such disturbed minds
Who said Duffy gives insight into such disturbed minds?
O’Reilly
What did O’Reilly say Duffy explored?
The deepest recess of human emotion, both joy + pain
Who said Duffy gives insight into the deepest recess of human emotion, both joy and pain?
O’Reilly
Who did Duffy meet at aged 16? How old was this person?
Adrian Heri
How old was Duffy when she met Adrian Henri? How old was he?
16 and 39
How long was Duffy in a relationship with Adrian Henri for?
12 years
What uni did Duffy go to? What did she study?
University of Liverpool
Studied philosophy
Where may we see philosophical insights in her poetry?
‘Small female skull’
‘Beachcomber’
Who encouraged Duffy to publish her poetry?
Her English tutor
Who was Duffy in a relationship when she was older? Who was this person? What happened + after how long?
Jackie Kay
Successful Scottish poet
Relationship broke down after 15 years
Which metaphysical poet inspired Duffy?
John Donne
What did Duffy say poetry does?
Gives a voice to society’s alienated + ignored
What was Duffy’s religious beliefs as an adult?
Atheist
What did Duffy say poetry is similar to?
Poetry is similar to prayer
What does Viner say about Duffy’s poetry?
Duffy’s poetry is filled with lost loves + yearning for the past
Who says Duffy’s poetry is filled w lost loves + yearning for the past?
Viner
What does Duffy say about emotion?
“Im not dealing with facts, I’m dealing with emotion”
What does Hildred say Duffy does?
Duffy gives a voice to the voiceless
Who says Duffy gives a voice to the voiceless?
Hildred
