Poetry

Question 1

Autumn: To My Mother

Answer 1

Theme: The poet seems to be suggesting that aging and the cycle of life is inevitable which is why it’s important to cherish and spend time with those we love
Moods: Nostalgia, warmth, comforted, sentimental
Topics: Memory, motherhood, family, seaons

Question 2

This is a photograph of me

Answer 2

Theme: The poet seems to be suggesting that people often go unnoticed or are disregarded, even during their times of suffering

Question 3

Dissent and the Hydra

Answer 3

Theme: The poem seems to be suggesting that while individuals resist and fight for justice, the corrupt nature of the system makes these efforts seem futile
Moods: Defiant, empowered, disappointed, frustrated, hopeful
Topics: Resticance, liberty, power, justice

Question 4

Emancipation

Answer 4

Theme: The poem seems to be suggesting that through struggle and sacrifice; freedom and liberation can be achieved, bidding farewell to past suffering.
Moods: Celebratory, joyful, motivated empowered
Topics: Freedom/emancipation, progress, sacrifice/struggle, pride/honour

Question 5

Travel to me now

Answer 5

Theme: The poem seems to be suggesting the healing power of love can help overcome deep emotional pain and trauma
Moods: Melancholic, hopeful, warm, vulnerable
Topics: Love, pain/trauma, healing, identity, longing