My Father Would Not Show Us Flashcards
1
Q
Rhythm of this poem
A
The poem is written in rhyming couplets which shows us the relationship between son and father
2
Q
“My fathers face/ five days dead/ is organised for me to see mean
A
There is enjambment dental alliteration of the d sound there is also alliteration of the f sound “organised” is quite bitter distance from death blunt but is harsh
3
Q
“This is the last time I am allowed”
A
This creates a distance between the son and the father this also creates isolation
4
Q
“He hid he hid away”
A
There is repetition of hid showing that he is trying to not to let his kids see him
