poems context revision Flashcards
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why does Shelley use “a traveller” in Ozymandias?
to reduce any direct criticism towards the monarchy or government by Shelley.
what statement is the poet making by using this quote, “Runs in blood down palace walls.”?
Blake is making a statement on how the english monachy is corrupt and cause death to those under their rule.
“Ozymandias” is a veiled attack on which monarch? why?
Kind George III because he sent a lot of people to war and was not liked by the public.
where did Wordsworth get inspiration for “the Prelude”?
From his childhood days at the lake district in which he admired nature’s power and beauty.
what was Wordsworth’s thoughts on how nature should be treated?
he believed nature should be admired but feared as it’s the most powerful force on earth.
what form is “My Last Duchess” written in?
a dramatic monologue in order to hear the true voice of the narrator.
why is a dactylic dimesse used in “the Charge on the Light Brigade”?
in order to create imagery of galloping horses and to mirror the idea that the brigade is unstoppable.
what ancient ruler was known as “Ozymandias”?
Rameses II
what comment is Seamus Heaney making by the title of his poem?
“Storm on the Island” likes to “Stormont” in Ireland during the troubles at the time with the IRA.
what did Ted Hughes base Bayonet Charge on?
his imagination and his fathers war stories despite never being at war himself.
what was “Remains” influenced by?
a documentary called “the not dead” about soldiers suffering with PTSD after struggling with the harsh memories of war.
why is “Remains” written in a colloquial voice?
it emphasises the soldiers displacement in a foreign place as well as how normalised war makes death and violence.
how did Jane Weir write “Poppies”?
she was contacted by many mothers whose sons had gone to war despite not experiencing it herself.
why is “Ozymandias” written as a petrarchan sonnet?
to make a statement on the arrogance of mankind and how self love can be the downfall of man.
what does the circular structure of “War Photographer” emphasise?
it emphasises the photographers dedication to expose the truth and true horrors of war.
why is paper presented as having power in “Tissue”?
to make a comment on how, despite it’s fragility and weakness, material items can have a hold over mankind and possess an overwhelming sense of power due to the information they hold.
why does Carol Rumens use two different lexical fields in “The Emigree”?
in order to emphasise the two sides of the narrators train of thought, one being a field of warmth and light (positive memories of her home country) and violence and war (the true reality of where she came from).
why is “Checking Out Me History” written in a song-like way?
to create a childish mocking tone in order to mock the education system.
why does Agard write the poem in his own cultural dialect?
in order to emphasise the message of his poem in which he finds his own identity by discovering his own history.
what is “Kamikaze” inspired by?
the idea of honour and strong belief in patriotism in japan during world war II and the effect of these beliefs on soldiers families.
