War Photographer Flashcards
1
Q
When was the poem published?
A
1985
2
Q
What represents the discipline of the photographer’s job?
A
The regular rhyme scheme and stanza length.
3
Q
What does the religious imagery represent?
A
The importance of the job.
4
Q
What are the themes?
A
Conflict, War, Futility of war, Effects of conflict.
5
Q
What is interesting about the poem?
A
The perspective it gives on war.
6
Q
What is the structure?
A
Tight and controlled structure, milatry order-contrasts and juxtoposes with the chaotic images.
Cyclical structure- starts with him coming home, ends with him leaving again. links with fate, there is no escape.
7
Q
What is Duffy’s purpose?
A
To show the public’s desensitation to disturbing photos.
