War photographer Flashcards
1
Q
Who was Duffy inspired by?
A
Duffy wrote ‘war photographer’ inspired by her friendship with two war photographers.
2
Q
What was the name of the two war photographers Duffy was inspired by?
A
- Don McCullin
- Philip Jones Griffiths
3
Q
What was Duffy fascinated by with the Job?
A
Duffy was fascinated about what would make someone want to do this job where you had to make a choice between helped or recording horrific events.
4
Q
What war zone was mentioned? (War Photographer)
A
The poem isnt about a specific War Zone which makes the poem feel universal so it shows the extent of suffering around the world.
5
Q
Key message of poem? (War Photographer)
A
Western society has become so desensitised to these images because we see them so often and those experiences are so far removed from our own.
