Valentine Flashcards
1
Q
Who was Valentine written by?
A
Carol Ann Duffy
2
Q
When was Valentine written?
A
1993
3
Q
What are some context points about Carol Ann Duffy?
A
- Contemporary Scottish poet
- Her writing explores ideas about gender, oppression, and sexuality
- The first female Poet Laureate
- The first openly gay Poet Laureate
- Valentine was written when a radio station asked Duffy to write an original poem for Valentine’s Day
4
Q
What is significant about Valentine’s structure?
A
It is not a sonnet and does not use rhyming couplets. Rejects traditional love poetry structure. Uses free verse which could suggest freedom
5
Q
What is significant about the title of Valentine?
A
Establishes theme of love
6
Q
“Not a red…
A
…rose or a satin heart”
7
Q
“I give…
A
…you an onion”
8
Q
“moon…
A
…wrapped in brown paper”
9
Q
“careful…
A
…undressing of love”
10
Q
“it will blind…
A
…you with tears like a lover”
11
Q
“wobbling…
A
…photo of grief”
12
Q
“I am trying…
A
…to be truthful”
13
Q
“Not a cute…
A
…card or a kissogram”
14
Q
“fierce…
A
…kiss will stay on your lips”
15
Q
“possessive…
A
…and faithful”
