Valentine - Carol Ann Duffy Flashcards
“not a ____ ____ or ____ ____”
“not a red rose or satin heart”
“i ____ you an ____”
“i give you an onion”
“it’s a ____ wrapped in _____ ____”
“it’s a moon wrapped in brown paper”
“it will ____ you with ____”
“it will blind you with tears”
“i am ____ to be ____”
“i am trying to be truthful”
“it’s ____ kiss will ____ on your ____”
“it’s fierce kiss will stay on your lips”
“_____ to your _____”
“cling to your knife”
“not a red rose or satin heart” what does this show
idealised symbols of love - speaker implies they’re cliche and lack meaning
“i give you an onion” what does this show
unexpected gift - shows their love is unique, personal pronouns show it’s for a specific person
“it’s a moon wrapped in brown paper” what does this show
moon symbolises love and fertility, emphasises gifts don’t need to be embellished
“it will blind you with tears” what does this show
love can cause pain, contrasts the rest of the poem
“i am trying to be truthful” what does this show
this line is unconnected from the rest of the poem, almost divides it in 2. speaker is trying to find the true meaning of love
“it’s fierce kiss will stay on your lips” what does this show
love is described in physical terms, could show it’s dangerous and possessive
“cling to your knife” what does this show
last line - implies love has the power to wound as there is no more explanation. “cling” love can be suffocating and consuming
