Tissue - Imtiaz Dharker Flashcards
To learn quotes and themes.
What three themes are shown in tissue?
- Power
- Instability
- Human essence
Why is power shown in tissue?
This poem refers to the power of paper to change things and to record memories.
What quote shows power in tissue?
‘This is what could alter things’
How does this quote show power?
Even the most delicate kinds of paper can record the most important details.
Why is instability shown in tissue?
The speaker suggests that paper (used as a metaphor for buildings) is at the mercy of greater forces, such as the weather.
What quote shows instability in tissue?
‘might fly our lives like paper kites’
How does this quote show instability in tissue?
This suggests that our lives are not always in our control, but more like kites being blown by the wind.
Why is human essence shown in tissue?
It compares the significance and fragility of paper to the fleeting nature of building structures.
What quote shows human essence?
‘Turned into your skin.’
How does this quote show human essence?
The essence of human beings can outlast even things that seem permanent but have collapsed, like large buildings.
