Valentine - Context Flashcards
1
Q
who wrote this poem?
A
carol ann duffy
2
Q
when was this poem published?
A
1993
3
Q
carol ann duffy
A
- contemporary scottish poet
- former poet laureate
- her writing explores ideas about gender, oppression and sexuality
- she is openly part of the LGBTQ+ community
- in a lesbian relationship
- feminist
- 15 yr - ran away to live with an older man - scandal
4
Q
what is the poem about?
A
- the speaker of the poem is giving a gift to their partner, rather than a traditional valentine’s gift, their gift is an onion
- the rest of the poem explains why the onion is a more appropriate symbol of love than other stereotypical gifts
5
Q
which themes are present in the poem?
A
- love and relationships
- negative emotions
6
Q
what are duffy’s poems usually about?
A
- unhappy relationships from a female perspective
