Valentine

Question 1

Author

Answer 1

Carol Ann Duffy

Question 2

Context

Answer 2

-radical
- modern pov on love poetry
- material capitalist culture rejected for domestic imagery

Question 3

3 points about form

Answer 3

Free verse which is very irregular
Starts with a 1 line stanza which is very unusual, break conventions just like there in traditional love
Lacking in rhyme could suggest a lack of connection

Question 4

First line of poem shows that its not ideal traditional love

Answer 4

“Not a red rose or a satin heart”

Question 5

Classic line, shows the truth of love= joy and intimacy but also pain.

Answer 5

“I give you an onion”

Question 6

Image of moon shows that its complicated, constantly changing and impossible to have, just like their love is impossible to maintain

Answer 6

“It is a moon wrapped in brown paper”

Question 7

Line about the layers of an opinion, could be seen as erotic and seductive undressing, or he many layers of this relationship

Answer 7

“Like the careful undressing of love”

Question 8

Quote that shows pain of onion, and like love has a risk of pain, and that love is blind

Answer 8

“It will blind you with tears”

Question 9

Quote that shows that love lingers and how bitter and possessive it can be, Also passionate

Answer 9

“It’s fierce kiss will stay on your lips”

Question 10

Quote that is ambiguous wither the image is an eternal circle of love or a manacle. Also use of expensive rare material, like love. Constricting.

Answer 10

“It’s platinum loops shrink to a wedding ring”

Question 11

Final line shows that it stays with you and that love is deadly

Answer 11

“Cling to your knife”