War Photographer Flashcards
Who is the author of the poem War photographer?
Carol Ann Duffy
What is the main theme of War photographer?
The psychological impact of war on photographers
What does the red light in the darkroom symbolize in the poem?
The harsh reality of war
Why does the war photographer use the word ‘ordered’ to describe the processing of his photographs?
To emphasize the detachment and routine nature of his work
What does the phrase ‘a hundred agonies in black-and-white’ refer to in the poem?
The suffering captured in the photographer’s images
What is the significance of the word ‘home’ in the poem?
It represents the sense of detachment and disconnection the photographer feels from his own life
How does the poet convey the idea of the war photographer’s isolation?
Through the use of vivid imagery and stark language
What is the tone of the poem War photographer?
Somber and reflective
What does the poet suggest about the role of the media in portraying war?
That it can desensitize people to the true horrors of conflict
What is the photographer’s internal conflict in the poem?
Balancing the duty to capture the truth with the emotional toll of witnessing suffering
