The manhunt

• what part of the poem juxtaposes the semantic field of war paraphernalia 


  the semantic field of delicate items
• what is the 'first phase' referencing to in regards to phases of a relationship


  the honey mood period
• what is the metaphorical interpretation of 'the frozen river which ran through his face'


  it links back to him being a cold 'frozen' and lifeless void of emotion due to the after affects of war
• what is the literal interpretation of 'the frozen river which ran through his face'


  It references the physical scars and how due to the bullet his tears are frozen
• what quote from the poem makes it seem like because of war he lost his humanity and is simply existing but not living 


  'skirting along'
• what is the foetus a symbol for 


  the bullet which feeds off the body to survive
• how is death and birth represented in the poem 


  The reference to the foetus beneath the skin expresses his need to regrow and restart like a baby in the womb need to grow
• what does the semantic field of human body parts expresses what


  The journey of the bullet from start to finish as the bullet works through the body but also them trying to work through the body to heal the damage
• what does the 'unexploded mine' show about the fragility of the mind


  It has potential to still explode linking to how he could get triggered at ny moment
• what does 'then, and only then, did I come close' suggest about the relationship in the poem


  It suggests there journey through his pain as they become closer as a couple
• What do the phrases "passionate nights and intimate days" suggest about the couple's relationship before the soldier's deployment?

  They shared a close, romantic, and connected relationship.
• How does the use of past tense in the description of the couple's relationship affect its interpretation?

  It implies that war has created a distance between them, both emotionally and physically.
• What does the poem suggest about the impact of war on relationships?

  War disrupts their ability to connect as they once did.
• What efforts does the poem explore regarding the wife’s actions towards her husband?

  It explores her patient efforts to rekindle their bond.
• What does the phrase "passion and intimacy" signify in the context of the poem?

  It signifies the foundation of a relationship that can be challenged by traumatic experiences like war.
• How does the wife begin to rebuild trust and intimacy with her husband?

  Through careful, empathetic exploration of her husband’s emotional wounds.
• What does the metaphor "porcelain collar-bone" convey about the soldier?

  It highlights the physical and emotional fragility that war imprints on soldiers.
• What does the choice of the word "porcelain" imply about the soldier's condition?

  It suggests that the soldier's body is fragile and vulnerable to breaking.
• How does the speaker perceive the soldier's fragility?

  With tenderness, as they carefully explore and understand it.
• What themes does the poem *The Manhunt* explore?

  Trauma, vulnerability, and healing.
• What is the significance of the poem's title, *The Manhunt*?

  It suggests a search for the person her husband used to be and for connection and healing.
• Who is the author of *The Manhunt*?

  Simon Armitage
• What inspired the poem *The Manhunt*?

  The real-life experiences of Eddie Beddoes, a former soldier who served in Bosnia.
• In what context was *The Manhunt* originally featured?

  In a Channel 4 documentary called *Forgotten Heroes: The Not Dead.*
• How does the poem portray the process of understanding the soldier's injuries?

  It delves into the intimate and often painful process of understanding his physical injuries and psychological scars.
• What psychological condition is addressed in the poem?

  Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
• How does the poem illustrate the difficulty of rebuilding intimacy?

  Through delicate, metaphorical language that portrays the impact of PTSD.