Moving Through The Silent Crowd Flashcards
(12 cards)
Who is the author of the poem ‘Moving through the silent crowd’?
Stephen Spender (1909-1995)
Stephen Spender was an English poet known for his works that explore themes of social injustice and personal identity.
What imagery is used to describe the men in ‘Moving through the silent crowd’?
Dull cigarettes, idling, empty pockets, cynical gestures
These images reflect the despair and poverty experienced by the men in the poem.
In ‘Moving through the silent crowd’, what do the men do to greet friends?
Shrug of shoulder
This gesture indicates a sense of resignation and indifference.
Fill in the blank: The men in ‘Moving through the silent crowd’ are described as having _______.
empty pockets
What feeling does the speaker express towards the men who have no work?
Jealousy
The speaker envies their ability to experience time differently despite their struggles.
What does the speaker mean by ‘weeping hours’ in ‘Moving through the silent crowd’?
Hours filled with sorrow or longing
This phrase suggests a deep emotional connection to the passage of time experienced by the men.
Who is the author of the poem ‘Mirror’?
Sylvia Plath (1932 - 1963)
Sylvia Plath was an American poet known for her confessional style and exploration of identity and mental health.
What does the mirror in Sylvia Plath’s poem symbolize?
Truth and reality
The mirror represents an unfiltered reflection of the speaker’s identity and existence.
Fill in the blank: In ‘Mirror’, the speaker states, ‘I am silver and _______.’.
exact
In ‘Mirror’, what does the speaker do with what they see?
Swallow immediately
This indicates an immediate acceptance of reality without bias or alteration.
True or False: The speaker in ‘Mirror’ has preconceptions.
False
The mirror claims to have no preconceptions, emphasizing its objective nature.
