War photographer Flashcards
What is the central theme of “War Photographer”
Horror and reality of war
Describe the use of imagery and symbolism in the poem to convey the photographer’s experiences.
The use of imagery and symbolism shows the severity of the things that the war photographer has seen just as his job
How does the poem comment on the difference between the public’s perception of war and the grim reality captured by the photographer?
The publics perception of war is seen as entertainment in newspapers while the photographer is seeing what goes on and the grim reality of war
Discuss the significance of the darkroom as a symbol in the poem.
The significance of the darkroom shows how sad and depressing his job can be as he sees hundreds of people die daily by brutal deaths in war
Compare and contrast the photographer’s life in the war zone with their life back home.
