Poems - The Emigree Flashcards
What is The Emigree about?
A woman who had to migrate her country for political reasons / conflict. She is reflecting on the good memories of her childhood. She is trying to let go of the memories of her country but the memories are too strong.
“There once — - ——…” (The Emigree)
“There once was a country”
What technique is “There once was a country…” (The Emigree) - What does it represent?
Caesura - signifies these memories are from a long time ago, “once” represents how her country may not even be there anymore, she feels as if she has lost her country. Makes the reader reflect and be grateful for there life today.
What is an Emigree? (The Emigree)
Someone who has emigrated their country due to political reasons and/or conflict. If there is an accent on the e, it is a woman.
“memory of it is ——- —–” (The Emigree)
“memory of it is sunlight clear”
What technique is “memory of it is sunlight clear” (The Emigree) and what does is signify?
Metaphor - meaningful memories last forever, symbolic , shows how she was happy as a child.
What is the significance of sunlight in The Emigree?
sunlight reacurrs as a motif throughout the poem , it is used as an image of hope.
What is the form in The Emigree?
Written in free - verse , the evenly spaced stanzas show how her memories are rooted to her mind
How does The Emigree present memories?
A powerful momentum that helps you to survive by bringing happiness and hope.
