War photographer

Question 1

What is the central theme of “War Photographer”

Answer 1

Horror and reality of war

Question 2

Describe the use of imagery and symbolism in the poem to convey the photographer’s experiences.

Answer 2

The use of imagery and symbolism shows the severity of the things that the war photographer has seen just as his job

Question 3

How does the poem comment on the difference between the public’s perception of war and the grim reality captured by the photographer?

Answer 3

The publics perception of war is seen as entertainment in newspapers while the photographer is seeing what goes on and the grim reality of war

Question 4

Discuss the significance of the darkroom as a symbol in the poem.

Answer 4

The significance of the darkroom shows how sad and depressing his job can be as he sees hundreds of people die daily by brutal deaths in war

Question 5

Compare and contrast the photographer’s life in the war zone with their life back home.