Mrs Midas 10 Marker: Idea Of Pain Flashcards
“Running children in a nightmare heat”
Contrast between British children and children in countries at war as British children would run as a game or for fun, while these children are running for their lives. Many get injured and killed due to land mines.
“He remembers the cries of this man’s wife”
Photographer deals with pain of war victims remembered or captured in the pictures.
“My brothers cried, one of the bawling, Home, Home”
Duffy’s brothers experience emotional pain and cry because they are leaving their home. Duffy also feels pain but does not show it to the extent her brothers do.
“My parents anxiety stirred like a loose tooth”
Emotional pain of parents - anxious about Duffy and how she is struggling to adapt to the new environment
“It will blind you with tears like a lover”
Like an onion, love can make you cry, it can hurt and cause emotional and physical pain.
“It will make your reflection a wobbling photo of grief”
Second reminder that love can hurt and cause intense emotional pain.
