Manhunt By Simon Artimage Flashcards
(10 cards)
1
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Manhunt quote 1
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‘Passionate days’, ‘intimate nights’ - stereotypical romantic reaction of couples reuniting
2
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Manhunt quote 2
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‘Frozen rivers which ran through his face’ - he is metaphorically cold
3
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Manhunt quote 3
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‘Broken ribs’ - war has physical as well as psychological effects
4
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Manhunt quote 4
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‘Foetus of metal’ - metal lives in him but will never come out
5
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Manhunt quote 5
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‘Sweating, unexploded mine buried deep in his mind’ - fragile state of mind
6
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Manhunt quote 6
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‘Only the did I come close’ - bridging the emotional gap
7
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Manhunt context
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- 20th century poem
- Armitage interviewed Eddie Beddoes from the Bosnia war
- studies the psychological impact of war
- told from the perspective of Laura Beddoes
8
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Manhunt context
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- 20th century poem
- Armatage interviewed Eddie Beddoes
- explores the physiological effect of war
- told from the perspective of Laura Beddoes
9
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Manhunt structure
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- written in couplets showing connection
- rhyming couplets break down like their relationship
10
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Manhunt personal response
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- consider the lasting impact of war
- contemplate the sacrifices by families of victims of war
- helps me understand the ‘hidden’ injuries of war
