Poetry - Not My Best Side Flashcards
1
Q
Give 3 key themes in Not My Best Side.
A
- Myths (and how they don’t tell the whole story)
- How myths relegate women to victim roles
- Heroes (shouldn’t be arrogant)
2
Q
What does Fanthorpe satirise in Not My Best Side?
A
- Classical myths
- 1970s gender representation
- Uccello’s painting
3
Q
What does Fanthorpe mock in Not My Best Side to create comedy?
A
- Uccello’s classical painting and the legendary figures in it
- Comically undermines the legend of st. George
- Gender stereotypes
4
Q
Describe the character of the dragon in Not My Best Side.
A
- He has a disappointed tone and is critical of the painting and its composition
- Very sarcastic
- Suggests he isn’t being taken seriously
5
Q
Describe the character of the girl in Not My Best Side.
A
- Self-obsessed, superficial voice
- Accepts her fate due to self-interest
6
Q
Describe the character of the boy in Not My Best Side.
A
Arrogant, pompous, self-assured hubris, superior, demanding
7
Q
How do all the characters speak in Not My Best Side?
A
They all speak in a conversational, colloquial way
= Humorous contrast between Uccello’s depiction of them as legendary mythical figures + Fanthorpe’s creation of 20th century everyday voices.
