A Century Later (AQA GCSE English Literature): Flashcards
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Author of 'A Century Later'
Author of 'A Century Later'
Imtiaz Dharker (British-Pakistani poet)
Themes Dharker explores in her work
Themes Dharker explores in her work
Identity, displacement, social justice
What 'A Century Later' focuses on
What 'A Century Later' focuses on
Girls' rights to education
Who inspired 'A Century Later'
Who inspired 'A Century Later'
Malala Yousafzai
'School-bell is a call to battle' meaning
'School-bell is a call to battle' meaning
Going to school is life-threatening for some girls
Orchard & poppies symbolise
Orchard & poppies symbolise
Hope, growth, potential through education
'Bullet, you are stupid' shows
'Bullet, you are stupid' shows
Girl's defiance & inner strength
Book symbolises
Book symbolises
Knowledge
Buzzing in book symbolises
Buzzing in book symbolises
Energy & life that education brings
Girls 'standing up' on front line shows
Girls 'standing up' on front line shows
Solidarity & collective strength
Form of 'A Century Later'
Form of 'A Century Later'
Free verse
Enjambment emphasises
Enjambment emphasises
Ongoing nature of fight for education
Tone of 'A Century Later'
Tone of 'A Century Later'
Defiant, empowering, hopeful