poetry - poppies

Question 1

“The dove pulled freely against the sky,
An ornamental stitch.” - what is the meaning of the quote (power meaning and technique)

Answer 1

Power: A mother powerless to stop her son from growing/leaving.

Question 2

“The dove pulled freely against the sky,
An ornamental stitch.” - what is the meaning of the quote (conflict meaning and technique)

Answer 2

Conflict: The son as an ornament in the war or army; inconsequential

Question 3

“The dove pulled freely against the sky,
An ornamental stitch.” - what is the meaning of the quote (language meaning and technique)

Answer 3

Language: Metaphorically something to remember: ‘ornamental.

Question 4

“The dove pulled freely against the sky,
An ornamental stitch.” - what is the meaning of the quote (structure meaning and technique)

Answer 4

Structure: The repetition of bird imagery. Peace & freedom.