SNACK BAR POEM Flashcards
Qutoes (7 cards)
Important experiences
”persiting patience of the undefeated”—-”wherever he would go it would be dark”—-”can-i wash my hands?”—-”he must trust men”
Painful experiences
”trying to get to his feet”—-”his hands have no power”—-”painful ages to close his trousers”—-” “half paralysed’ “hunchback born”
Themes
isolation and social comment how we treat those less fortunate than us
Word choice/imagery to create a striking visual scene or impression
”slowly he levers himself up” “half paralysed” “fumbling with his stick” “he clings to me
Important emotions
“his brooding reflection darkens the mirror” “old man’s apology for living”
Important human issues
old age,isolation,acts of kindness and disability
Tone
shifting between self pitful and anger towards himself
