what were they like? Flashcards
1
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‘their light hearts turned to stone’
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Juxtaposition of “light” and “stone” - plays on meaning of “stone lantern”.
Expresses the mourning of the Vietnamese people.
2
Q
“Did the people…”
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Structure references a retrospective view.
Begins with the title.
Structures a response to conflict.
Shapes the TONE.
3
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“Sir, laughter is bitter”
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The tone is respectful but detached.
Suggests the past has been re framed.
Sadness and horrors reported at a distance.
