Poppies Flashcards
Who’s poppies written by
Jane weir
Context of the poppies…
A mother describes her son leaving home to join the army
It’s about her emotional reaction
Form of poppies …
First person narrative. Reader gets a strong understanding of the mothers emotions
No regular rhyme or rhythm, long sentences makes us think the mother is absorbed in the thoughts and memories of her son
Caesura shows how she’s trying to hold her emotions together
3 quotes from poppies …
Weir uses senses .. “ a split second and you were away, intoxicated.” Son’s excitement contrasts with the mother’s sadness. Son lacking control, giving his life up to the army without a second thought . Propaganda?
Domestic imagery “ smoothed down your shirts upturned collar” he’s an adult but she still takes care of him like her baby. Domestic, motherly image. Last time she can do this for her son?
“Ornamental stitch” something small and beautiful in a vast space (her son at war )
“Hoping to hear your playground voice catching on the wind “ links leaving to join the army with leaving to go to school
