Remains Flashcards
1
Q
This sounds like one in a series of stories, and the reader is listening in
A
“On another occasion”
2
Q
There’s doubt here, which contrasts strong with the definite action that follows
A
“probably armed, possibly not”
3
Q
This violent metaphor contrasts shockingly with the colloquial style of the first two stanza
A
“rips through his life”
4
Q
Two very casual, cold actions - no respect for the dead man. “tosses” and “carted off” make it sound as if the body is a piece of rubbish
A
“tosses his guts back into his body”
5
Q
There could be a double meaning to “bloody” - he’s talking about the man’s blood, but also swearing in anger. There’s no collective responsibility now - he feels completely responsible
A
“his bloody life in my bloody hands”
