Remains Flashcards
1
Q
Context
A
. The poem is written from the perspective of a soldier stationed in Iraq or Afghanistan
. Soldiers cannot leave the memory behind
2
Q
Themes
A
Conflict
3
Q
Higher marks
A
. Poem explores the events in a soldiers life which in turn trigger ptsd
. The colloquial nature of the speakers voice is used to create a sense of heightened realism to the piece
. The poem suggests a conflict in the speakers mind an avoidance of the reality of what happened which haunts him
4
Q
His bloody life in my bloody hands
A
Pun emphasises he’s covered in blood but also an expression of anger. The soldier is at conflict with this dead man but more with his own mind.
5
Q
Probably armed possibly not
A
Aside possibly not undermines severity of the statement. He has the power to decide
