Mother, Any Distance Flashcards
1
Q
How does the quote ‘Anchor. Kite’ show their relationship, in terms of structure?
A
The short quote contrasts with the long sentence that goes over 4 lines, showing the difference between the mother and son
2
Q
The mother being scared about this new step in her child’s life
A
‘A hatch that opens onto an endless sky to fall or fly’
3
Q
What is special about the quote ‘to fall or fly’?
A
It breaks the sonnet form, highlighting the dangers
4
Q
Metaphor showing distance, connotations of umbilical chord
A
‘You at the zero end, me with the spool of tape’
5
Q
The metaphorical action suggesting a danger in exploring new territory, yet still being attached for safety
A
‘I space- walk through the empty bedrooms’
