War Photographer Flashcards
What is the central theme of War photographer
Loss
How does the poem explore the role and experiences of a war photographer?
It explains the role and experience of a war photographer as he has an important duty to do to capture all the images from WW2.
Describe the use of imagery and symbolism in the poem to convey the photographers experiences
Imagery is used to create an image of the photographer taking control and manipulating the photos. He is anxious about how the photos will develop. Symbolism is used to reflect on the emotional impact of the war and how it’s affected those involved and their families.
Analyse the emotional impact of the poem and how it addresses the moral dilemmas faced by the photographer
The photographer has to face captured photographs of war soldiers being killed. This is reality. This is his job. He is faced with a lot of suffering through this job as it’s his responsibility to capture these images.
How does the poem comment on the difference between the public’s perception of war and the grim reality captured by the photographer?
“Running children in a nightmare heat” Suggesting the conjours the image of children fleeing Napalm or possibly Munfields - children are innocent.
“Ordinary pain” the oxymoron suggests the pain felt in safe England is unremarkable. Contrast with horrific pain caused by war.
What literary devices, such as metaphors or alliteration, can you identify on the poem, and how do they contribute to its meaning?
Discuss the significance of the darkroom as a symbol in the poem.
The red light of the darkroom is metaphorical, which is representing Christ’s blood (suffering)
Compare and contrast the photographer’s life in the war zone with their life back home. How does this juxtaposition affect the poem’s message?
His life in rural England was peaceful and very safe and people were seen to be fortunate if they lived in England. Whereas when he is in the war zones it is a very life threatening position he has to be in.
Reflect on the title of the poem, “War Photographer,” and its implications for the photographer’s identity and profession.
His identity is to be the photographer to capture the gruesome but impacting moments of war. It is his profession to fill the shoes of someone on the battlefield, which is a very life threatening job.
