Remains

Question 1

This sounds like one in a series of stories, and the reader is listening in

Answer 1

“On another occasion”

Question 2

There’s doubt here, which contrasts strong with the definite action that follows

Answer 2

“probably armed, possibly not”

Question 3

This violent metaphor contrasts shockingly with the colloquial style of the first two stanza

Answer 3

“rips through his life”

Question 4

Two very casual, cold actions - no respect for the dead man. “tosses” and “carted off” make it sound as if the body is a piece of rubbish

Answer 4

“tosses his guts back into his body”

Question 5

There could be a double meaning to “bloody” - he’s talking about the man’s blood, but also swearing in anger. There’s no collective responsibility now - he feels completely responsible

Answer 5

“his bloody life in my bloody hands”