Remains Flashcards

1
Q

“Probably armed, possibly not”

A

First suggestion if doubt whether the man was armed or not, repeated in stanza 6

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2
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“Every round as it rips through”

A

Metaphor, violent imagery of the mans death reflects to horror of conflict

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3
Q

“Bloody hands”

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Possible reference to Macbeth when he kills Duncan and guilt haunts him

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