manhunt Flashcards
(11 cards)
“only then would he let me trace..
the frozen river that ran through his face”
“to a sweating unexploded mine…
buried deep in his mind
What is the primary theme of the poem ‘Manhunt’?
The primary theme is the emotional and physical scars of war and the impact on relationships.
“The parachute silk of
his punctured lung”
“the foetus of metal
beneath his chest
Which quote from ‘Manhunt’ illustrates the physical injuries suffered by the soldier?
‘The blown hinge of his lower jaw’
What does the use of the metaphor ‘the frozen river which ran through his face’ suggest in the context of the poem?
It suggests the emotional and physical numbness experienced by the soldier.
Context
About a relationship with a soldier with ptsd overcoming their trials.
The poem ‘Manhunt’ explores
themes of physical and emotional scars.
What does the speaker compare the soldier’s body to in the poem?
The speaker compares it to a map.
