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In The Snack Bar Flashcards

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“Cup capsizes”

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Alliteration of harsh ‘c’ sound grabs our attention in the same way as the sound of the falling cup would in the cafe

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“Slithering”

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Has connotations of a snake movement which builds up the unpleasant atmosphere/attitude to what is happening

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“Few heads” “crowded”

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Contrast between ‘few’ and ‘crowded’ reveals that people are choosing not to look/get involved

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“Trying”

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Reveals that everyday tasks are a struggle for the man

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“Slowly”

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carefully and cautiously

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“Levers”

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Connotations of mechanical and effort again shows that everyday tasks are difficult for the man

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“Looming over him”

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Personification - his physical disability is something evil and separate from the man and has a negative effect on his life

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“Stained belt less gaberdine”

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He is unkempt and not well cared for this is part of the reason people ignore him

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“Monstrous animal caught in a tent”

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He is something trapped and angry and yet others are scared and isolating him

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“The face not seen, bent down in a shadow under his cap”

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There is mystery and uncertainty around the man which dehumanises him and isolates him from society

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“Even on his feet he is staring at the floor”

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A vulnerable character Creates sympathy in the reader as he is unable to look around him

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“Scuffed and muddy”

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Reinforced the idea that he is not cared for

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“He stands”

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This is on a separate line to emphasise what fear this is for the man which again emphasises how hard everyday life is for the man

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“Fumbling”

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Shows his difficulty in moving

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“I want - to go to the - toilet”

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Dashes used to emphasise his stutter and reveals his helplessness

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“Give me - your arm - it’s better”

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The man is now more confident In speaking up for himself as he is giving instructions the dashes show the difficulty and hesitation he has in speaking

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“Inch by inch”

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Reveals how slow moving the man is

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“A few yards of floor are like a landscape”

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Simile- the floor is an obstacle for the man which shows how huge an are it is for someone who struggles to walk

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“Time has almost stopped”

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The man is moving very slowly

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“I concentrate my life to his:”

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Key idea of the poem the speaker is trying to see the world from the blind man’s point of view

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“Voices and laughter”

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Highlights the man’s isolation

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“Slow dangerous inches to the stairs”

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Something as small as am inch is dangerous to a blind man

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“Clings”

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WC shows the desperation of the man and the trust he has to place in the speaker

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“And slowly we go down. And slowly we go down.”

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Repetition - motion of climbing the stairs and emphasises how slow moving they are

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“But”

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The connective shows that despite the dark description the speaker does feel sympathy for the man

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“Old man’s apology for living”

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Metaphor shows how miserable his life is

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“Painful ages to close his trousers and coat”

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Even getting dressed is painful for the man but also painful for the speaker to watch this happening

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“Doubtfully, ‘can I - wash my hands?”

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The stutter and the word doubtfully shows that the man is still unsure if he will get help highlights how often he has to ask for help everyday

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“Soft fingers”

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In contrast to the previous description of the man and shows a more sympathetic side

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“Cannot rub them together”

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His disability even extends to the ability to dry his hands he can’t use the air dryer due to the weakness in his hands

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“He climbs , we climb”

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Repetition of climbs reveals just how much of a difficulty the stairs are

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“Undefeated which is the nature of man when all is said”

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Key idea of the poem speaker admires the will to survive that is present in the man the tone changes from Pity to admiration

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“Slowly we go up. And slowly we go up”

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Repetition emphasises the gradualness of the journey

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“Endless, yet not endless waste of floor.”

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It seems endless due to his disability but it is not endless because the man will continue to walk until he is finished which shows his strength of character

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“I watch him helped on a bus.” “The conductor bends to hear”

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The man continues to be helped by others as he goes on his journey and is always reliant on the kindness of others

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“Wherever he would go it would be dark”

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Physical disability blindness but also refers to the lack of hope for the man things will not change for him

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“Yet he must trust men without embarrassment or shame”

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The central theme of the poem the man who is already at a disadvantage must rely on other people all the time

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“No one sees his face”

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People can’t see his face due to his disability but also because society chooses not to see his face to dehumanise him because he is weak and different

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“Evade”

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Suggests a deliberate attempt to avoid the man by the majority of society

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“Rains of august”

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Adds to dark and depressing mood

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“Dear Christ to be born for this!”

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Links to teaching of Christ - shows the speaker questioning why people have to suffer and be treated in such a poor way by society

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“Low round stool fixed to the floor”

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Detail- hard and uncomfortable, difficult for a disabled man to navigate

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“Drift”

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Has connotations of slow and lack of purpose also reveals the patience of the speaker moving at the speed of the man

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“Probing”

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WC reveals the man is careful and cautious

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“He shambles uncouth”

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Links back to how the man walks (stanza one) the man is contrasted to the clean bathroom and highlights again how the man looks

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“Brooding reflection darkens”

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Reflective and sad - emphasises the darkness and misery surrounding the man

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“Feebly patient”

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Creates a feeling of pity the man’s disability has forced him to be patient but also needs others to be the same

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“Draw his hands gently”

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Reveals how caring and helpful the speaker is

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“Contraption”

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WC highlights the complexity and difficulty of the dryer for the man

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“Faltering unfaltering”

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Use of contrasting words to show the struggle and strength of the man he is faltering physically but mentally he refuses to give up

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“At last”

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Highlights the struggle and length of time it has taken

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“Announce” “public place”

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The idea that the man must ‘advertise’ his weakness in order to get help puts him in a more vulnerable position than most people

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“Frightening he is in his strangeness”

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Relates to the theme the fear of difference he needs help and yet other people are scared of him

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