Remains Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
What is the poem about
A
A soldier remembers a traumatic event from war where he helped shoot a man. He is haunted by it afterwards, even when he’s back home
2
Q
Key themes
A
- Guilt
- Memory/Trauma
- Violence
3
Q
Language
A
Colloquial Language (everyday speech)
4
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Techniques
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Repetition & Graphic Imagery
5
Q
Main ideas
A
- A soldier remembers killing someone
- At first, it seemed normal, part of the job
- Later, he feels guilt, fear, and trauma
- War doesn’t end for him, even when he’s home ( feels like he brought the war home with him)
6
Q
Final message
A
Even if the soldiers is away from war, the war is still inside his mind. It shows how deep the emotional wounds can be
