Remains Flashcards
1
Q
who wrote the poem?
A
Simon Armitage
2
Q
why is the title of the poem significant?
A
Remains could refer to the dead bodies of soldiers or the psychological impacts of war
3
Q
pick out 3 key quotes from the poem.
A
- probably armed, possible not
- his bloody life in my bloody hands
- Three of a kind all letting fly
4
Q
how has the poem been structured?
A
7 stanzas each with 4 lines but the last stanza only has 2 lines which reflects how he has accepted responsibility.
5
Q
what is PTSD?
A
Post traumatic stress disorder which was faced by many soldiers after their encounters at war.
