Remains Flashcards
(10 cards)
What does “On another occasion” suggest?
Casual tone indicating how common violence is
What is meant by “Probably armed possibly not”?
Uncertainty that leads to guilt and moral conflict
What does “His bloody life in my bloody hands” symbolise?
Repetition shows guilt and links to Macbeth
What does “End of story except not really” reveal?
Trauma continues after the event
What is a key theme in Remains?
The lasting psychological effects of war
How is memory presented in the poem?
The speaker relives the moment repeatedly
What is the structure of the poem?
Free verse and enjambment reflect natural speech and fractured thoughts
What is the context of Remains?
Based on interviews with soldiers suffering from PTSD
What does “Rips through his life” suggest?
Violent imagery reflecting the brutality of war
How is contrast used in the poem?
Between war zone and civilian life to show mental dislocation
