remains Flashcards
What is the central theme concerning guilt and remains?
The enduring psychological impact of guilt and trauma caused by war
how does remains explore the effect of desensitisation (becoming less sensitive )
The poem shows how soldiers become desensitises to violence but the trauma still resurfaces
what theme is shown by the speakers isolation?
The theme of isolation and the difficulty of rein at gaiting into civilian life after experiencing conflict
what does the phrase “sort of inside out “ suggest
He confessed the graphic and disturbing nature of violence and the speakers attempt to process it
what is the significance of the repetition of “ possibly armed probably not”
It highlights the speakers, uncertainty, and moral ambiguity of his actions
what does the metaphor “ his blood shadow stays on the street” represent
it symbolises the lasting psychological impact of the killing and the speakers inability to escape his guilt
how does the use of colloquial ( informal) language affect the term of remains
Create this sense of realism and immediate making the speakers experience feel more authentic
How does the shift from collective to individual responsibility contribute to the poem meaning?
it emphasises the personal burden of guilt carried by the speaker moving from “ we” to “ I”
how does the lack of regular rhythm scheme affect the poem
it adds to the feeling of a real person speaking and adds to the feeling of unease
“ three or be kind or letting fly” what does this quote suggest?
it implies a sense of detachment and a lack of individual responsibility as if the soldiers are playing a game
“ I see every round as it rips through his life” what is the significance of this line?
it highlights the speakers vivid and traumatic memory and the lasting impact of killing
“ his bloody life in my bloody hands” what does this quote convey?
It expresses the speakers, overwhelming guilt and the feeling that he is personally responsible for the man’s death
What is the context of the remains in relation to the Iraq war?
The poem is based on the experiences of a soldier who served in Iraq reflecting on psychological impact of modern warfare
How does remains reflect the issue of PTSD and soldiers?
it gives the poem a feeling of illness and that these feelings are real and experienced by many
What is the poem’s message about the impact of conflict and the individual?
It reveals the long lasting often invisible damage that the wall inflict and soldiers mental and emotional well-being
“ then I’m home on leave …but I blink” what does this juxtaposition reveal
it shows the speakers in ability to escape the trauma, even if it a supposedly a safe environment emphasising the pervasive nature of PTSD
