War Photographer Flashcards
What is the big idea or War Photographer?
It is about a photographer of war and the inner conflict he has to face looking at these awful images
What is the significance of spools of suffering ‘set out in ordered rows’?
The use of sibilance highlights this image, which suggests graves or bodies are in ordered rows
There is a contrasty in this image as spools of suffering seems chaotic.
What is the significance of ‘ tears between the bath and pre lunch beers’
Duffy uses internal rhyme as a way of exploring the war photographers feelings.
We see how seeing these images only affect us for a short period of time and our lives return to normal unlike the soldiers
What is the significance of ‘ A hundred agonies in black and white’?
Agonies is a powerful noun which is being compared to their negatives. Them being in black and white suggests they have been made factual or simplified suggesting they don’t get enough recognision
What is the context regarding ‘War Photographer’?
- It comes from Duffy’s friendship with 2 well respected photographers who specialised in war photography
- Duffy is fascinated what makes someone do such job
What poem could you compare it to?
Remains - As it explores the haunting memories of war from the perspective of a soldier
