Stanza 2

Question 1

‘Blind you with tears’

Answer 1

Just as an onion makes the eyes hurt and water, Duffy is suggesting a lover can make you cry and cause emotional pain. Only those you love can truly hurt you. ‘Blind’ suggests blind to/unaware of the flaws of a partner.

Question 2

‘It will make your reflection a wobbling photo of grief’

Answer 2

Looking into a mirror, you will see a distorted version of yourself that is different to what you looked like before. This suggests love can change you and make you into a different person.