Tissue Form and Structure Flashcards
(11 cards)
What is the form of the poem?
Free Verse
The poem has no regular rhyme scheme or meter.
What themes does the poem reflect through its form?
Fragility, freedom, and fluidity
Dharker explores these themes in relation to tissue and human experiences.
How does the poem’s structure mirror the concept of tissue?
It moves freely and cannot be contained
This reflects life, identity, and human experiences.
What is the structure of the poem?
Ten stanzas, mostly quatrains
The final stanza is a single line.
What does the breaking of uniformity in the poem’s structure signify?
The breaking down of human constructs
This is emphasized by the final single line.
What is the significance of the final line ‘turned into your skin’?
It emphasizes human connection and vulnerability
This also represents a shift to personal identity.
What literary device does Dharker use throughout the poem?
Enjambment
Sentences run over multiple lines and stanzas.
What effect does enjambment create in the poem?
A flowing, almost drifting rhythm
Similar to a piece of paper being carried by the wind.
What does the poem suggest about rigid systems?
They are unnatural and easily broken
This includes governments, buildings, and borders.
What qualities does Dharker admire in tissue paper?
Openness, transparency, and flexibility
These qualities are reflected in the poem’s form.
What is Dharker’s broader message about human life?
Human life is fragile but beautiful
True strength lies in softness, not force.
