Poetry - Love's Dog

Question 1

Context for Love’s Dog

Answer 1

• Written 2008 by Jen Hadfield (1978-).
• A postmodern poem during the Great Recession and 3rd wave feminism.
• Poet Edwin Morgan’s line “what I hate about love is its dog”, quote “spoke to [her] of the effort and deliberation of love”.
• Alice in Wonderland and Treasure Island allusions.
• Youngest winner of TS Elliot prize for poetry.

Question 2

Summary of Love’s Dog

Answer 2

An intellectual exploration of love itself, with no particular relationship in mind.

Question 3

Theme Comparisons for Love’s Dog

Answer 3

Strong feelings? i wanna be yours?

Question 4

Message of Love’s Dog

Answer 4

Extreme emotions