Identity Poems Flashcards
(2 cards)
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Tissue-Imtiaz Dharker
Ozymandias, Kamikaze, Emigree
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Context-Dharker born in Pakistan, moved to Scotalnd.
Tissue is about the importance of the role of humanity. How each action can change everything. Take notice of things in life.
Theme - Humanity power in comparison to Power of nature. Humans are ephemeral. Light imagery motif-Semantic field .
“The sun shines through their borderlines” - Shows that nature is more powerful than man made borders.
“Fine slips from grocery shops” - Shows that everday reciepts, contribute to larger economy. Reliance on material wealth.
2
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The Emigrée-Carol Rumens
Tissue, Poppies, Checking out me history.
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Context - Not about poet, about child who emigrated at a young age. Poet said “fascination with elsewhere”.
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