Tissue Flashcards
1
Q
Paper that lets the …………….. shine through
A
light
2
Q
An ………………….. could use all this, place layer over layer
A
architect
3
Q
How does the poet use tissue as an extended metaphor?
A
The speaker in this poem uses tissue paper as anextended metaphorfor life. She considers how paper can ‘alter things’ and refers to the soft thin paper of religious books, in particular the Qur’an. There are also real life references to other lasting uses we have for paper in our lives such as maps, receipts and architect drawings. Each of these items is connected to important aspects of life: journeys, money and home. These examples demonstrate how important but also how fragile paper is.
