nettles Flashcards
1
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language
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“green spears”- martial imagery,showing trauma
“Watery grin”- oxymoronic imagery, showing pain and joy within parents
“Came seeking comfort”- imagery of Purity,m
2
Q
Structure
A
Repetition of “and then”
Cyclical structure the nettles perceived as “tall recruits” return- shows the cruelty of life, but also the unconditional love the father has
3
Q
Context
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Masculinity was prevelant back then.
Scanell had 6 children however 2 of them died
His father was a photographer and served in WW1
4
Q
form
A
ABABCDCD tight structure showing the writer’s need for consistency and order
5
Q
Links
A
Manhunt
