Manhunt- Simon Armitage (War) Flashcards
After passionate nights and intimate days
The couple used to be close before he went to war.
The frozen river which ran through his face
Imagery- physical effects of war shown.
Blown hinge of his lower jaw
Suggests he struggles to talk about his experiences in war. Physical harm caused by war
Porcelain collar bone
Suggest how fragile he is now after being in the war. Shows serious effect of war on the soliders
Grazed heart
‘Grazed’ the bullet only grazed past his heart however, it actually left emotional grazes behind
Sweating, unexploded mind
Shows the mental effects of war on those involved, shows tension and stress which the memories cause
Buried deep in his mind
Emotional injuries are hidden. Therefore, it is harder for him to get this part of him back
The, and only then, did I come close
On one line- emphasises the realisation for the wife that his physical scars are no where near as bad as his physiological scars
