Poppies (AQA GCSE English Literature): Flashcards
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Who wrote 'Poppies'?
Who wrote 'Poppies'?
Jane Weir
Common themes in Jane Weir's poetry
Common themes in Jane Weir's poetry
Memory, identity, emotional impact of war
Core theme of 'Poppies'
Core theme of 'Poppies'
Mother's grief as son leaves for war
What do poppies symbolize in 'Poppies'?
What do poppies symbolize in 'Poppies'?
Remembrance and inevitable loss
What does 'spasms of paper red' suggest?
What does 'spasms of paper red' suggest?
Fragility of life and violence of war
Caesura effect in 'I was brave, as I walked'
Caesura effect in 'I was brave, as I walked'
Shows internal struggle to maintain composure
What does 'released a song bird' symbolize?
What does 'released a song bird' symbolize?
Son's departure, letting go, freedom mixed with loss
'leaned...like a wishbone' meaning
'leaned...like a wishbone' meaning
Fragile hope and vulnerability
Form of 'Poppies'
Form of 'Poppies'
Free verse
Why free verse in 'Poppies'?
Why free verse in 'Poppies'?
Reflects fluidity & unpredictability of mother's emotions
Purpose of caesura in 'Poppies'
Purpose of caesura in 'Poppies'
Mirrors hesitation and emotional struggle
Key symbols in 'Poppies'
Key symbols in 'Poppies'
Poppies and songbird
Main message about war in 'Poppies'
Main message about war in 'Poppies'
Personal impact on those left behind