The Underground

Question 1

intense, exciting moment, theyre running

Answer 1

running

speeding

gaining

Question 2

shes ahead of him, hes behind chasing her, he’s pursuing her (Traditionally expected that men pursue women)

Answer 2

You in your going-away coat speeding ahead

Question 3

reference to Greek god Pan, who was associated with sexual prowess, intensity, passion

Answer 3

me then like a fleet god gaining

Question 4

innocence, virginity, purity, red contrasts with white, refers to sex/lust/love

Answer 4

new white flower japped with crimson

Question 5

• sexual undertones, there’s a freedom now to their relationship, the buttons are coming off as she’s
• running, leaving a trail like Hansel and Gretel.
• Shows intensity + passion of their relationship

Answer 5

As the coat flapped wild and button after button sprang off

Question 6

shift to present tense + shift in atmosphere, nightmare-ish quality

Answer 6

Our echoes die in that corridor

Question 7

they’re coming home, remembering events, like Hansel and Gretel using the buttons.

Answer 7

Hansel

retracing the path back, lifting the buttons

Question 8

scene is eerie, damp, dark, adds to atmosphere

Answer 8

draughty lamplit station

Question 9

9he feels vulnerable, exposed, agitated, nervous, worried

Answer 9

wet track bared and tensed as I am

Question 10

Now he’s ahead of her, he feels daunted, he has to be in charge and make sure they return safe

Hes worried about her + keeping her safe, worried about losing her.

Answer 10

all attention for your step following and damned if I look back