Poppies Flashcards
1
Q
what is poppies about
A
-written from the perspective of a mother whose son has left for the army
-looks at the effects of war on those who aren’t at war themselves
2
Q
structure language
A
-dramatic monologue, highlights her sons absence and the sense of loss
-ambiguity in the poem
-poem is written is free verse and has varying stanza lengths,enjambement ,caesura. it is not ordered or controlled and that reflects the chaotic impact of those at home
