Kindred Quotes

Question 1

‘This is it’ - related to connection and relationships

Answer 1

The poem contains a motherly/mentor tone. The tone imbues the subject with comfort and wraps them in a layer of peace.

Question 2

‘Poppo’ - related to connection and relationships

Answer 2

Imagery ‘toes cut out’ ‘a lion badge’ shows the need for strong connection and relationships. Seeing how others live to help find our own identity.

Question 3

‘Self Care’ - journey to finding identity, time shown through structure

Answer 3

Repeating ‘breathe’ and ‘s t r e c h’ signalling that it is okay to take time and trust in instincts in identity.

Question 4

‘Note to Self’ - journey to finding identity

Answer 4

Image of time ‘surrender’ and ‘process’ reassure subject that while limited time is a necessity and can’t be rushed.

Question 5

‘Detour’ - journey of discovery to find true selves

Answer 5

Image of ‘dirt road’ creates winding, rugged picture in mind and reminds that the unorthodox and indirect journey is often the best part of identity formation.

Question 6

‘This is it’ - journey of discovery to find true selves

Answer 6

Anaphora ‘to’ + a verb implies the need for action while appreciating the path and journey that you are on.

Question 7

‘This is it’ - journey of discovery to find true selves

Answer 7

Another example is ‘started’ and ‘finished’ a juxtaposition that represents the duality and nuances of journey to form identity.