Poppies

Question 1

Key themes/ surface meaning?

Answer 1

conflict because of the nature of the son going to war, looks at it more from the perspective of those it leaves behind and the emotion of families.

Question 2

Deeper meaning?

Answer 2

War affects the whole community, as well as has permanent consequences. War cannot impact memory, but loss can affect life. Loss causes everlasting trauma.

Question 3

Quote 1 and explanation?

Answer 3

‘White cat hairs’ - innocence, purity, reminiscing, reminder of home

Question 4

Quote 2 and explanation?

Answer 4

‘Playground voice ‘- missing the innocence of childhood

Question 5

Quote 3 and explanation?

Answer 5

‘Released a song bird’ - metaphor, connotes that he is a beautiful caged creature and needs to be set free. Implies she understands this includes free to make mistakes and be harmed.

Question 6

Structure?

Answer 6

Poem is chronological, time frame is ambiguous as memories of son leaving and childhood and they’re often not clearly distinguished

Question 7

Poet?

Answer 7

Weir