Poppies Flashcards
What is a recurring theme in the poem ‘Poppies’ by Jane Weir?
Memory
The theme of memory is central to the exploration of emotions and identity in the poem.
What emotional concepts are explored in ‘Poppies’?
Emotions
The poem delves into feelings associated with loss, nostalgia, and remembrance.
How does the poem ‘Poppies’ relate to the concept of identity?
Identity
The poem reflects on how personal experiences shape one’s identity.
What phrase from ‘Poppies’ suggests the disruption of normalcy?
‘Spasms of paper red, disrupting a blockade/of yellow bias binding’
This imagery conveys a sense of chaos and interruption in the speaker’s life.
What does the line ‘Sellotape bandaged around my hand’ symbolize?
Healing or protection
The use of Sellotape suggests attempts to mend or hold together emotional pain.
What imagery is used in ‘Poppies’ to convey transformation?
‘All my worlds/flattened, rolled, turned into felt’
This imagery indicates a change in perspective and reality.
What does the phrase ‘released a song bird from its cage’ signify?
Freedom or liberation
This line suggests the release of emotions or memories that were previously confined.
What natural imagery is present in ‘Poppies’?
‘later a single dove flew from the pear tree’
The dove often symbolizes peace and can represent hope or resolution.
What does ‘your playground voice catching on the wind’ evoke?
Nostalgia and innocence
This line recalls childhood memories and the carefree nature of youth.
Fill in the blank: The poem ‘Poppies’ explores themes of _______ and identity.
Memory
