Hotel Room 12th Floor

Question 1

In hotel room 12th floor what happens in the poem?

Answer 1

The poet observes the outside world of NYC from his hotel room
He feels that the progress of mankind is negative
He talks about the darkness of humanity

Question 2

What are the main theme(s) of HR12thF?

Answer 2

The darkness of humanity
Supposed positive progress of man

Question 3

For HR12thF, name quotes that highlight the speakers attitude to the seemingly positive evolution of man.

Answer 3

“Jumbo sized Dentist drill”
“A helicopter skirting like a damaged insect”

Question 4

In HR12thF, name quotes that are in the theme of the darkness of mankind

Answer 4

“Midnight is not so easily defeated”- idea of a battle between light and darkness
“Wildest war whoops” uncivilised battle cries
“No stockades can keep the midnight out” it is within us so nothing can stop it

Question 5

In HR12thF, name quotes that create a sense of battle

Answer 5

“Glittering canyons and gulches” comparing NYC to the Wild West, so we are not as civilised as you might think
“Wildest war whoops” uncivilised battle cries
“No stockades can keep the midnight out” it is within us so nothing can stop it

Question 6

In HR12thF, name quotes that discuss the idea that humanity is more violent that we relise.

Answer 6

“Racing to the broken bones”- dehumanising victims and many look at the figures of casualties and dont relate that to actual people
“Cold water flats”- people are still living in primitive conditions
“Blood glazed in sidewalks”- glazed suggest decorative so violence is being positively viewed in NYC