War Photographer

Question 1

Narrative

Answer 1

The poem follows the journey of a man who returns from a war-torn land to develop his photographs

Question 2

Context

Answer 2

The poem follows the journey of a man who returns from a war-torn land to develop his photographs

Question 3

Structure

Answer 3

The poem is laid out in four regular six-line stanzas, with each stanza ending in a rhyming couplet

Question 4

Form

Answer 4

The poem is laid out in four regular six-line stanzas, with each stanza ending in a rhyming couplet. This structure is interesting since its very rigid order contrasts with the chaotic, disturbing images described in the poem.

Question 5

Language techniques

Answer 5

The use of alliteration helps to create a tone of reverence and creates a quiet, solemn tone. ‘spools of suffering set out in order rows’ -extended metaphor- the War Photographer preaches to his congregation. There is also a sense of ritual as he does the same thing over and over.