mother, any distance...

Question 1

description of the poem

Answer 1

the narrators mother comes to the house he’s moving into to help measure things such as walls and doors.
she holds the end of the tape measure while he walks away to measure things. this makes him think about how she’s always looked after him– but now she has to let him go
the narrator is looking forward to being independent, but he’s also a bit scared by it. he doesnt know if he’ll succeed without his mum or not but there are hints that she’ll always be there for him if he needs her.

Question 2

form

Answer 2

this poem is written as a sonnet
this shows the speakers love for his mom
unlike the sonnet this poem has an irregular rhyme scheme – this refletc the narrators feeling of uncertinaty

Question 3

language about measurment

Answer 3

measurments and distances are an extended metaphor in this poem. they represent the relationship with his mother.

Question 4

excitment

Answer 4

the narrator is looking forward to his new independent life

Question 5

fear

Answer 5

worried about the thought of being alone

Question 6

connection

Answer 6

strong bonds between the mother and the son