Remains Flashcards
(3 cards)
1
Q
“His bloody life in my bloody hands”
A
Double meaning — literal blood and psychological guilt. Repetition of “bloody” shows anger, trauma, and regret.
Repetition / Metaphor
2
Q
“Probably armed, possibly not”
A
The uncertainty haunts the soldier. Shows how split-second decisions in war have lifelong consequences. The line repeats earlier to show mental looping.
Irony / Repetition
3
Q
“End of story, except not really”
A
Shows how trauma doesn’t end when the event ends. The casual tone contrasts the seriousness, reality of PTSD.
Irony / Colloquial language
