The Manhunt

• What can war destroy according to the introduction of the video?


  Lives, cities, and whole nations
• Who is the poet of "The Manhunt"?

  Simon Armitage
• What is Simon Armitage's current title?


  Poet Laureate of the United Kingdom
• For what purpose did Armitage write "The Manhunt"?


  For a documentary called "Forgotten Heroes: They're Not Dead"
• What does the poem primarily address?

  The effects of war, specifically the Bosnian War
• When did the Bosnian War take place?


  Between 1992 and 1995
• What was a significant consequence of the Bosnian War mentioned in the video?


  Ethnic cleansing and violence
• What role did UN peacekeepers have during the Bosnian War?


  To protect civilians and guard borders
• What condition did many peacekeepers, including Eddie Beddoes, suffer from after the war?


  PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder)
• What does PTSD stand for?


  Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
• From whose perspective is "The Manhunt" told?

  Laura's perspective
• What does the title "The Manhunt" imply?


  It suggests that someone has been lost and is being sought after
• What does the use of the definite article "the" in the title suggest?


  It indicates the importance of the manhunt in the poem
• How does the poem's first word relate to its themes?

  It foregrounds the relationship between Laura and Eddie
• What does the imagery of the "frozen river" symbolize?


  It symbolizes the scars and emotional wounds of Eddie
• What does the phrase "blown hinge" suggest about Eddie's condition?


  It suggests fragility and damage
• Why does the poet introduce violent imagery later in the poem?


  To emphasize the extent of Eddie's wounds and experiences
• What does the rhyme scheme in the first three stanzas suggest?

  It indicates the strength of Laura and Eddie's relationship
• What do the doubled verb constructions in the poem signify?

  They create a sense of care and tenderness
• How does the comparison of Eddie's body to fragile objects affect the poem's tone?

  It emphasizes his vulnerability and the impact of war
• What does the metaphor of the ladder represent in the poem?

  It symbolizes the challenging process of healing and understanding
• What does the phrase "binding means to set them in place securely" imply about Laura's role?

  She is actively helping to repair Eddie
• How does the weakening of the rhyme scheme reflect the poem's themes?

  It symbolizes the difficulties in the healing process and their relationship
• What does the phrase "the hurt of his grazed heart" suggest?


  It indicates emotional pain alongside physical injuries
• What is the overall theme of "The Manhunt"?

  The effects of war on relationships and individuals
• What does Lien suggest about poetry interpretation?


  It is massively interpretive and multiple interpretations are valid
• What does Lien mean by "the meat and bones of the poem"?


  The essential elements and deeper meanings of the poem
• How does the poem's structure contribute to its meaning?


  It reflects the complexities of healing and relationships
• What is the primary theme of "The Manhunt"?

  The effects of PTSD on a relationship
• What is the significance of the phrase "after passionate nights and intimate days"?


  It suggests a strong and loving relationship
• What does the term "skirting" suggest in the context of the poem?


  It suggests a light or casual tone
• What does the phrase "only then" imply throughout the poem?


  It indicates a gradual process of understanding and healing
• How does the poem depict Laura's feelings towards Eddie's trauma?


  It suggests that understanding his trauma is not a chore for her
• What does the term "persona" refer to in the context of the poem?


  The narrator or voice of the poem, which is Laura Beddoes
• What does the metaphor of a bullet compared to a baby signify in the poem?


  It expresses the severe effects of war on Eddie and their relationship
• What is the effect of using strong rhymes in the poem?


  It emphasizes the strength of the relationship
• How does the poem reflect on the theme of healing?


  It portrays the slow and complex process of healing from trauma
• What does the "half room" at the end of the poem represent?


  It represents the incomplete healing process of Eddie
• What does the imagery of "damaged porcelain collarbone" suggest?


  It symbolizes fragility and the impact of war on Eddie's body
• What does the phrase "the fetus of metal beneath his chest" refer to?

  The bullet that has lodged in Eddie's body