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How many stanzas does 'Originally' contain, and how many lines are in each stanza?
How many stanzas does 'Originally' contain, and how many lines are in each stanza?
Three stanzas of eight lines each
What does 'All childhood is an emigration' suggest about growing up?
What does 'All childhood is an emigration' suggest about growing up?
Change & transition are always involved
What does the 'red room' of the train symbolise in the poem?
What does the 'red room' of the train symbolise in the poem?
Passion or anger about leaving Glasgow
What does the 'blind toy' that Duffy stares at represent?
What does the 'blind toy' that Duffy stares at represent?
Her own uncertainty about the future
Why is the opening line 'We came from our own country' significant?
Why is the opening line 'We came from our own country' significant?
It emphasises family unity and belonging
How did Duffy's brothers respond differently to the move compared to her?
How did Duffy's brothers respond differently to the move compared to her?
They assimilated quickly and easily
What does the Scottish dialect phrase 'a skelf of shame' reveal about Duffy?
What does the Scottish dialect phrase 'a skelf of shame' reveal about Duffy?
She retained her Scottish identity
What does the simile 'tongue shedding its skin like a snake' describe?
What does the simile 'tongue shedding its skin like a snake' describe?
Her accent changing to fit in
Why does the poem end with the word 'Originally?' including a question mark?
Why does the poem end with the word 'Originally?' including a question mark?
Shows ongoing uncertainty about origins
How does Duffy universalise her personal experience of moving?
How does Duffy universalise her personal experience of moving?
By stating all childhood is emigration