The Shot (AQA A-Level English Literature A): Flashcards
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Otto Plath's profession
Otto Plath's profession
Biologist specialising in bees
Otto Plath's personality traits (3)
Otto Plath's personality traits (3)
Domineering, authoritarian, anti-social
Sylvia's age when her father died
Sylvia's age when her father died
Eight years old
Central metaphor in The Shot
Central metaphor in The Shot
Bullet/ballistic imagery - Plath as high-velocity bullet
Hughes' purpose in writing The Shot
Hughes' purpose in writing The Shot
Self-justification
Tone of The Shot
Tone of The Shot
Accusatory
'Right witchdoctor' in poem refers to
'Right witchdoctor' in poem refers to
Proper psychological help that could have cured Plath
Keepsakes Hughes kept of Plath (4 items)
Keepsakes Hughes kept of Plath (4 items)
Wisp of hair, ring, watch, nightgown
How Hughes presents himself in poem
How Hughes presents himself in poem
Innocent bystander caught in crossfire
Plath described as bullet (3 materials)
Plath described as bullet (3 materials)
Gold-jacketed, solid silver, nickel-tipped