Valentine Flashcards
Over view of the poem
Valentine” is a free verse poem written by Scottish poet, author, and playwright Carol Ann Duffy. The speaker presents their lover with a valentine in the form of an onion, then explains the reasoning behind this unusual gift. In doing so, the speaker critiques traditional, idealized images of love and argues for more complete and honest portrayals of its effects. Like much of Duffy’s work, this poem employs plain, straightforward language and uses the dramatic monologue mode to amplify a perspective that is usually sidelined from views.
What does the title do ‘“valentine”
Makes us think of all the nice gifts (clichè) , however the poem contradicts these ideas.
What is the first line of the poem
“Not a red rose or a satin heart.”
What is the last lone of the poem
“Its scent will cling to you fingers, /
Cling to you knife.”
How many stanza does it have
7 stanza (1, 4, 5, 1,1,5,6)
Who wrote the poem
Carol Ann Duffy
When was it released
In the year 1900
What title did duffy hold until 2019
Poet Laureate
What kind of poet is duffy
Modern day poet
What has her poems been subject too
Subject of controversy (public disagreement or heated discussion)
Duffy is a strong…….
A strong feminist
“Not a ......” Stanza 1 (line 1)
“Not a red rose or a satin heart”
“I give you…….”
Through out the poem
“I give you an onion”
“Shrink....” Stanza 7 (line 19)
“Shrink to a wedding ring”
Analyse - “not a red rose or a satin heart” Stanza 1 (line 1)
Alliteration
Standing alone, emphasising that thing we associate wiht valantine isnt hear and are not needed to define you love.
