Poppies Flashcards
1
Q
what are three quotes from this poem?
A
‘released a song bird from its cage’
‘I traced’
‘like a wishbone’
‘dove’
2
Q
what does the quote ‘released a song bird from its cage’ and ‘dove’ suggest?
A
It symbolises her accepting that her son is leaving/left, and dove is a symbol of peace and mourning
3
Q
what does the quote ‘I traced’ suggest?
A
touch is important to her, and the memorial is a solid memorial unlike her wishes and memories
4
Q
what does the quote ‘like a wishbone’ suggest?
A
a strong visual image hints at her wish for his safety
