Poem of return - Jofre Rocha Flashcards
To memoorise important parts of the poem
What is the structure of this poem?
It has three stanzas of unequal length, it is free verse and is lyrical in nature.
What is evident in lines, 5-6, 7-8 and 11-14?
Enjambment.
What is the tone of this poem?
Earnest, nostalgic and humble.
What is the mood of this poem?
Pensive (reflecting)
What is the message of this poem?
To highlight the fact that the hereos in war who fought for liberation are those who remained in their land of birth and not tose who fled and sought refugee in foreign countries.
What are the main themes of this poem?
Alienation, estrangment and exile.
What can be noted from the title of the poem?
The title shows that the speaker is returning to his country and that he cannot decide if this return is willingly or forcefully.
What are the subb-themes of this poem?
Nostolgia
Unfufilled dreamd of victory
Admiration
Sorrow
Homecoming
Anticipation
Sacrifice
Patriotism
What can this poem be described as?
A poem of protest.
What does the speaker wish to be rewarded with instead of flowers?
What the heroes fought for,
What does the poet speak on in the poem?
He tells of the anguish associated with those who died while opressed
