tissue Flashcards
who wrote tissue
Imtiaz Darker
what is the key point of tissue
how people care more about money and possessions than humanity
what language is it
-metaphorical, religion, society, human power
what is the poem summary
-tissue is described as fragile and is affected by ageing and handling
-signifies te Koran
-maps and buildings are in extended metaphor
-architect could build with tissue and never need to build again
-tissue is likened to skin
what is the quote “what was paid by credit card might fly our ives like paper kites” about + methods
-metaphor
-money is controlling- at end of day it is merely tissue and can fly away in wind
-criticising significance humanity places on money
what is the quote “let the daylight break through capitals and monoliths” about + methods
-metaphor
-shows the overwhelming power of daylight-something people cant control
-nature will always overpower
what is the quote “with living tissue, raise a structure never meant to last” about + methods
-we ourselves are the embodiment of our greatest creation
-revealing fact that the poem is about living flesh
-we are all meant to die- fragile like tissue
“raise a structure” is the life we build for ourselves (families, friends) but never lasts
what is the quote “paper that lets the light shine through” about + methods
-irony- paper isn’t transparent
-illumination of belief, ideas, thought
-religious paper exert a large influence on people
what can the title suggest
-fragility
-delicacy
-human tissue
-tissue paper
what is the form of this poem
-allegory
what does tissue suggest about human skin
-like tissue it is not permanent but hold a lot of power
-the power of nature
