context d+l Flashcards
what metaphysical poet inspires duffy?
John Donne, he approaches ordinary objects in original and surprising ways
where does duffys directness of expression come from?
the liverpool poets who she had close associations with
what part of duffys childhood influences her a lot?
growing up catholic (pre vatican II)
what did duffys father do?
an MP of the labour party (probably influenced her views)
when did duffy grow up?
she was a kid in the 60s
why does duffy often use dramatic monologue?
she has background in drama/theatre and was a playwright aswell as poet
what did larkins dad teach him?
never believe in god, women are inferior
why was larkin so cynical about love?
his parents relationship and advice his mom gave him
who influenced larkin?
Yeats
why did larkin avoid public literary life?
he had a distaste towards fame
what poetry group was larkin a part of?
‘The Movement’ (anti romantic poets) they valued simple sensuous conventional and dignified poetry (although larkin and hughs featured romantic elements)
what part of the liverpool poets inspired duffy
Directness of expression, simplicity of language, suitability for live performance, contemporary subjects and references
When did Labour come into power? (duffy)
1964, after 13 years of Conservative rule
Which developments in the 60s led to liberation and reduction of taboo? (duffy)
Contraceptive pill was introduced, male homosexuality became legal
What did many women do in protest against being seen as sex objects for men? (duffy)
Cut their hair short, burnt their bras, stopped shaving their legs, refused to wear makeup, wore trousers
