Mementos, 1 Flashcards
Quote 3 words to show that not only soldiers were affected by the war
‘shacks’
‘dishes’
‘dolls’
Your picture. That picture.
Explain why that is written in a different font
It emphasizes the importance of the photo
Explain what the photograph meant to the speaker during the war
It helped him cope with his fears
What is the tone of the speaker in the last stanza
The tone becomes more gentle / accepting and forgiving.
Quote 4 words which show that the photograph was important in the past
‘That meant something once’
State 2 needs the speaker could be referring to
Being carefree
Having fun and pleasure
Name 2 feelings at the end of the poem:
He feels sad
He regrets
He is sorry for the failed marriage
He still thinks of her fondly
What does the speaker do with the photograph?
He keeps the picture - puts it back
Why is the title suitable
Memento is a small item to remind us of a person or occasion
so also, here the speaker has a photograph which triggers the memory
