Poppies Flashcards
Context
Remembrance day is a recurring theme
armistic day symbolises the blood that was split in WW1
a person is grieving
Inspired by st giles churchyard
Form
internal / dramatic monologue- she is speaking to her son.
Key Ideas
A mothers grief is explored to reveal the unconventional victims of conflict
she gains comfort from remembering him
Key Quote 1
Intoxicated
Key Quote 1 Analysis
contrasts with the sons excitement, hints a lack of control, giving up control of his life by joining the army.
Key Quote 2
sellotape bandaged around my hand
Key Quote 2 Analysis
Bandage represents how the mother is hurt whilst reflecting the wounded.
Key Quote 3
“Spasms of paper red, disrupting a blockade of yellow bias”
Key Quote 3 Analysis
Imagery: Sun is shining on blazer however “spasm” is a word of injury (pain and suffering) “blockade”= isolated place
