Tissue Flashcards
What is the poem about?
The poem is written from the point of view of someone today looking out at the conflict and troubles of the modern world; destruction, politics, money and wealth as well as issues such as terrorism and identity.
How does the poem present conflict within the play?
The poem looks at conflict in terms of destruction and politics particularly, it hints that we make our own conflict by holding on too tight to power and control and actually we need to relax and remember we are all human.
What is the key quotation in the play?
‘and what was paid by credit card, might fly our lives like paper kites.’
- metaphor presents capitalism and reliance of wealth and material goods, the term ‘credit card’ is a symbol of capitalism, whereas the word ‘paper’ is symbolic of societies power and the tension between all sorts of conflict in which it could explode as easy as a tear in some paper.
What is the link to another poem?
London - the relationship between place and people particularly the conflict between religions.
What does the ongoing enjambment indicate?
The enjambment indicates a cyclical nature of cultures and tradition, creating a contraversial tone.
