Heaney- A Constable Calls Flashcards
1
Q
The bike of the constable is described like that of a gun, violent, oppressive
A
“Fat black handlegrips” “cocked back”
2
Q
The disrespect towards Catholics by the RUC is defined by this statement, imposing
A
“Boot of the law”
3
Q
Cinematically, Heaney notices details about the cons table in this sibilant line
A
“Slightly sweating hair”
4
Q
The constables power and authority is also viewed through his executive power in terms of decision making and money
A
“Heavy ledger”
5
Q
Heaney has to add to his guilty conscience for his family
A
“Small guilts”
6
Q
Onomatopoeic sounds as the Constable leaves, calls to mind a bomb or clock
A
“Bicycle ticked, ticked, ticked”
