Tissue Flashcards
1
Q
How does the poem represent power?
A
Uses paper to represent power as it can change things. Power is fragile like paper. Human power is fragile.
2
Q
“This is what could alter things”
A
Religious power - god can alter things (bible)
3
Q
“Maps”
A
They segregate and divide. Humans can decide how to divide the natural world ( boarders, countries, jobs )
4
Q
“Receipts”
A
Man made , control through money. Money dominates us and has power over us.
5
Q
What type of poem is Tissue?
A
Free verse - shows how little power humanity have over us and does not last forever. Fragile.
6
Q
“Daylight breaks through capitals and monoliths”
A
Daylight is natural and breaks through man made power.
