Poppies Flashcards
Who’s point of view is this poem from?
A mother who’s son is a soldier going off to war.
How does the poem link to the author?
Jane Weir had two teenage sons so she imagined how she would feel if either of them went to war.
Main theme of the poem?
Conflict-she is torn between the love for her son and the necessity of letting him go.
What does the quote “Steeled the softening” suggest?
It suggests that the mother was trying to stay strong.
What was the Poppy a symbol of?
Life, Hope Colour, Reassurance
What image does the mother smoothing his collar and picking off cat hairs give?
A maternal Image.
Why is the use of the word brave describing herself significant?
Because the word brave gives connotations of soldier and makes the reader stop and consider the difficulty on the mothers side. Makes us think of bravery from a different perspective.
Give a quote showing the son was excited to leave and join the conflict.
“A split second and you were away, intoxicated”
What does “ornamental stitch” suggest.
Semantic field of sewing could suggest the mothers need to keep herself together.
“A blockade of yellow bias binding around the blazer” what technique is used?
Alliteration may reflect the way the mother is trying to keep herself together but is stuttering as it gives a “b b b” sound.
