Felicia Olusanya (Leaving Cert English): Quizzes
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Who is the poet of 'For Our Mothers'?
Who is the poet of 'For Our Mothers'?
Felicia Olusanya
What does 'Nne' mean in the Igbo language?
What does 'Nne' mean in the Igbo language?
Mother (with love and respect)
How many lines does the poem contain?
How many lines does the poem contain?
36 lines
What type of poem is 'For Our Mothers'?
What type of poem is 'For Our Mothers'?
A spoken word piece
What does 'confiscated feelings' metaphorically suggest?
What does 'confiscated feelings' metaphorically suggest?
Emotions forcibly taken away
What central pattern passes from mothers to daughters?
What central pattern passes from mothers to daughters?
Cycle of secrecy & suppression
What contradiction do mothers create for their daughters?
What contradiction do mothers create for their daughters?
Warn about men whilst pushing marriage
What do head scarves symbolise in the poem?
What do head scarves symbolise in the poem?
Concealment of true feelings
Which phrase is repeated at the poem's end?
Which phrase is repeated at the poem's end?
'For mama's sake'
How does the poem open?
How does the poem open?
'Nne, I can't do this any longer'
What imagery hints at domestic violence?
What imagery hints at domestic violence?
'Foot prints above her navel'
What does the ending urge young women to do?
What does the ending urge young women to do?
Find love to heal past generations
What does 'knees darkened by the weight of prayer' suggest?
What does 'knees darkened by the weight of prayer' suggest?
Physical toll of emotional burden