War Photographer Flashcards
'’Alone’’
Word choice suggests that he is relieved from the stress of war and he can now relax.
'’Spools of suffering set out in ordered rows’’
Alliteration draws attention to the horrific images and the fact that he tries to restore order to the chaotic images.
'’As though this where a church and he a priest’’
Simile compared him to a priest, and gives a sense of ritual in the way he develops his film.
'’He has a job to do’’
Short sentence breaks the calmness of the dark room and reminds him of responsibility.
'’Which did not tremble then though seem to now’’
In order to do his job he must remain detached from his emotions
'’To field which don’t explode beneath the feet’’
Shows how lucky we are that children don’t have to worry about landmines when playing.
'’A stranger’s features faintly start to twist before his eyes’’
Suggests contrast between the picture coming to life and the pain of the mans last moments alive.
'’How he sought approval without words’’
The photographer couldn’t communicate with the wife and had to rely purely on looks in order to see if he could take the picture.
'’From which his editor will pick out five or six’’
Careless indifference of the editor shows how little we care for the people suffering far away.
'’The reader’s eyeballs prick with tears between the bath and pre-lunch beers’’
Incincere response from us, as we feel pity for a very short period of time and then return to our over indulgent lives,
'’He earns his living and they do not care’’
Growing acceptance from the photographer that despite his best efforts his photos will make little to no difference.
