Conclusion

Question 1

Summary of both poems

Answer 1

In Death and the Maiden, through the cycle of violence and consequences, Dorfman provides an example of the negative consequences that people’s actions can have on themselves. Similarly, in I is a Long Memoried Woman, Nichols explores the ignorance of consequences of someone’s actions on themself in order to create an overall positive outcome.

Question 2

Ultimately…

Answer 2

Ultimately, both writers seek to use their writing to promote the consideration of consequences when making important decisions, and to show what can come of a situation in which people don’t consider these consequences. Therefore, they may have a desire to show that the fear of consequences should affect people’s behaviour, as we should be able to recognise the negative events that may occur due to our actions.