Quotes Of War Photographer

Question 1

Finally alone

Answer 1

Word Choice
Suggests that this moment long awaited for,
Emphasises the word alone - this is a peaceful place

Question 2

As though this was a church and he a priest preparing to intone a mass

Answer 2

Metaphor
Compares photographer to a priest
Emphasises the solemn nature of the job.
Indicates the respect he has for the dead and the seriousness of the job

Question 3

Belfast, Beirut, Phnom, Penh.

Answer 3

Sentence structure - list
Shows where the photographer has been
Emphasises the continuous nature of conflict
Blunt effect shows how brief life in these places are

Question 4

He has a job to do.

Answer 4

Short sentence
Creates a sudden change of tone
Transports us back to present time
Shows the approach he has towards his job

Question 5

Ordinary pain

Answer 5

Word Choice
Oxymoron, shows how trivial the pain back home compares to that of in the field

Question 6

A half formed ghost

Answer 6

Metaphor
Compares the images of the dead to ghosts
Shows that the photographer is still haunted by the sights seen in the field

Question 7

Blood stained into foreign dust

Answer 7

WC
Blood stained suggest to leave a mark just as war leaves a lasting mark on the soldier

Foriegn suggests the distance of the situation to the average person, reflects the attitudes of the ignorant, that its not our problem

Question 8

A hundred agonies in black and white

Answer 8

Wc
Suggest the sheer volume of the images and the pain they carry in frame

Question 9

Prick with tears between bath and pre lunch beers

Answer 9

Sound
Draws attention to the fact that the average person will initially feel sad but then will disregard that feeling because they cant relate to it

Question 10

Stares impassively

Answer 10

Wc
Suggests awareness of the photographer that the people will never understand the pain outside their world.
He continues the job regardless