Mother,any Distance Flashcards
Who’s the poem by
Simon armitage
What’s the first line and what does it show
“Mother” instant direct address,poems a personal message to her
What quote is a combination of hyperbole and a metaphor to create images of vast open spaces and what does it hint at
“The acres of the walls” hints at adventure and exploration but also suggests he feels daunted
What quote is about the tape
“Unreeling years betweeen us “
What does the quite shift tape represent
Their shared history but enjambment imitates how they’re crossing into new phase of relationship
What does “Anchor.Kite” mean
The kite has connotations to flying
The anchor has connotations to being kept down by mother to keep him secure.
What do the one word sentences do?
Slow pace of poem down suggest he’s feeling apprehensive towards future
What quote shows their relationship needs to change
“Breaking point” he’s trying to move away but she’s trying to hold on
What’s the last line
“To fall or fly”
What does the last line mean
Imagery suggests ‘flying the nest’ and breaking free is his mothers protection, doesn’t know if he’ll succeed without her security
What’s the form
Sonnet with irregular rhyme scheme
What does the sonnet and irregular rhyme scheme show
Sonnets are traditionally used for love poems so shows he still loves his mother.Unlike sonnet,irregular rhyme scheme mirrors narrators uncertainty
What’s the structure
1st stanza: needs mother
2nd stanza: begins to explore independence
Last stanza: understands ‘something’s got to give’
Key feelings
Excitement
Fear
Connection
Appreciation
Key themes
Family
Independence
Getting older
