Mother, Any Distance Flashcards

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How does the quote ‘Anchor. Kite’ show their relationship, in terms of structure?

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The short quote contrasts with the long sentence that goes over 4 lines, showing the difference between the mother and son

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The mother being scared about this new step in her child’s life

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‘A hatch that opens onto an endless sky to fall or fly’

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What is special about the quote ‘to fall or fly’?

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It breaks the sonnet form, highlighting the dangers

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Metaphor showing distance, connotations of umbilical chord

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‘You at the zero end, me with the spool of tape’

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The metaphorical action suggesting a danger in exploring new territory, yet still being attached for safety

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‘I space- walk through the empty bedrooms’

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