poems Flashcards
what is war photographer about
The poem follows the journey of a man who returns from a war-torn land to develop his photographs. The pictures remind him of his experiences and the atrocities which are happening abroad. The violence in the war zones is contrasted with the nonchalant attitude of the Western world.
what is london about
“London” is a poem by William Blake, published in Songs of Experience in 1794. It is one of the few poems in Songs of Experience that does not have a corresponding poem in Songs of Innocence. Blake lived in London so writes of it as a resident rather than a visitor.
what is remains about
The poem is about a soldier who is haunted by his involvement in a shooting of a bank looter. It also explores the repercussions of war for individuals who come out of conflict zones and raises awareness of conditions such as PTSD
what is my last duchess about
shows how the man is trying to tame the uncontrollable through his wife however, he only succeeded through her death The poem is composed in 28 rhyming couplets of iambic pentameter.
what is checking out me history about
Checking Out Me History is a poem of two sides. Agard wants us to be aware of both the things he was taught at school and the things he did not learn in the mainstream curriculum that he feels are important. He uses the physical separation of the stanzas and the font styles to indicate which culture he is referencing.
what is tissue about
she speaks about the importance of human life. relates humans with muscle tissue
what is the emigree about
how her countries at war, but she remembers the sunlight and the memories of her childhood city. She refers to her childhood language and how her languages returning to her. She may be displaced from her country, or it may be a feeling that she was displaced.
what is kamikaze about
it is about how a suicide pilot flies overseas to go on a mission, but thinks about his brothers and his childhood, so he does not continue as his choice was to save others. He wanted them to be able to see the joys of childhood and nature. However, when he got home, his family ignored him and acted as if he died anyway.
what is poppies about
It is about a mum who has lost her son and it is to remember those who have died. It is about war and it shows the mothers emotions.
what is bayonet charge about
at first, it shows the terror whilst running then the soldier is overwhelmed with questions and wants to leave. He sees a hare the hare represents death. He would like to get out of the situation.
what is storm on the island about
it is an extended poem for troubles, and IRA At first, they think they are prepared for the metaphorical storm. However, the end shows they are not
what is charge of the light brigade about
it shows how 600 people went on a death mission, and it shows the respect for the noble soldiers
what is the prelude about
it is about the conflict between man and nature, and shows us nature is more powerful. One theory is that it is the boys sexual awakening when he sees the nature represents mankind on their own 2 feet
what is london about
it shows the misery of the city and how the governments are heavily controlling, and it causes people to be unhappy. an upsetting political poem
what is ozymandias about
Narrator meets a traveller who tells him about the statute of a proud arrogant. King shows how power is temporary.
