Valentine Flashcards
Author
Carol Ann Duffy
Context
-radical
- modern pov on love poetry
- material capitalist culture rejected for domestic imagery
3 points about form
Free verse which is very irregular
Starts with a 1 line stanza which is very unusual, break conventions just like there in traditional love
Lacking in rhyme could suggest a lack of connection
First line of poem shows that its not ideal traditional love
“Not a red rose or a satin heart”
Classic line, shows the truth of love= joy and intimacy but also pain.
“I give you an onion”
Image of moon shows that its complicated, constantly changing and impossible to have, just like their love is impossible to maintain
“It is a moon wrapped in brown paper”
Line about the layers of an opinion, could be seen as erotic and seductive undressing, or he many layers of this relationship
“Like the careful undressing of love”
Quote that shows pain of onion, and like love has a risk of pain, and that love is blind
“It will blind you with tears”
Quote that shows that love lingers and how bitter and possessive it can be, Also passionate
“It’s fierce kiss will stay on your lips”
Quote that is ambiguous wither the image is an eternal circle of love or a manacle. Also use of expensive rare material, like love. Constricting.
“It’s platinum loops shrink to a wedding ring”
Final line shows that it stays with you and that love is deadly
“Cling to your knife”