Wish Flashcards
1
Q
What is it about?
A
Coming to terms with the death of a loved one and imaging what life could be if they move on or if the dead were still alive.
2
Q
‘What if’
A
- desire for fulfilment
- fear of the future
- in denial that anything happened
3
Q
‘Covering of earth’
A
- Concealment/ not being seen is a recurring idea
4
Q
‘Nobody died. Nobody wept.’
A
- Denial
5
Q
‘If I can only push open this heavy door’
A
- Idea of fulfilment
- Doors opening symbolise hope or the next stage of life
- heavy suggests hope is there but is hard to reach
6
Q
Links to Streetcar
A
- Grief/death
- Starting a new life
- Fear of future
- Denial
7
Q
Context
A
Duff’s mother has passed
Coming to terms with her death
