Context Flashcards
(15 cards)
A poison tree
Writer was highly religious and the poem reflects his moral beliefs.
The Destruction of Sennacherib
Retells the biblical story from the old testament, in which God destroys the Assyrian army as they attack the holy city of Jerusalem. Written during French Revolution.
Extract from the prelude.
The author grew up and spent most of his days in the Lake District.
The Man he killed
The author grew up in Dorset and his dad was a stonemason, many of his poems are based around class.
Cousin Kate
Written in Victorian era (1860) views on women and relationships were different, class was important.
Half-Caste
Author was mixed race and upon moving to England found himself becoming annoyed at those that called him “half-caste.” Biographical.
Exposure
Author was a war poet during WW2, poem was written during cold winter of 1917 in trenches. Biographical.
The charge of the light brigade
Written about Crimean war during 1854.
Catrin
Based on the author’s own relationship with daughter. Biographical.
War Phototgrapher
1987, many different wars happening (gulf war, Afghan-Russia war, civil war in Uganda) yet not appointed to a certain one.
Belfast Confetti
Author grew up in Belfast during “the Troubles,” was nearly shot through a taxi window during.
The Class Game
This poem expresses the poet’s views on social class.
Poppies
The author had 2 sons and imagined what it would be like if they went off to war, when writing this poem.
No problem
The author experienced many problems at school due to his race and he was dyslexic- he left school illiterate and taught himself as he grew.
What were they like?
Written about the Vietnam war and criticises America’s involvement and radical decision making.
