remains

• Who is the author of the poem "Remains"?

  Simon Armitage
• What is the main focus of the poem "Remains"?

  A soldier's experience of shooting a bank looter
• What narrative style is used in "Remains"?

  It is a dramatic monologue
• What is the main theme of the poem "Remains"?

  The psychological effects of war, trauma, remorse, and regret
• What does the speaker reflect on in the poem?

  The trauma of shooting a possibly unarmed man
• What phrase indicates that the poem starts in the middle of the action?

  On another occasion
• What does the verb "tackle" imply about the soldiers' mindset?

  It suggests their naivety and youth
• How does the repetition of "somebody else" function in the poem?

  It emphasizes the shared responsibility among the soldiers
• What does the phrase "open fire" suggest in the context of the poem?

  It implies a sudden and violent action
• What does the metaphor "I see broad daylight on the other side" imply?

  It suggests a fragile perception of life and death
• What does the phrase "sort of inside out" convey about the victim's condition?

  It illustrates the gruesome nature of his injuries
• How does the imagery of "tosses his guts back into his body" affect the reader?

  It creates a sense of horror and dehumanization
• What does the phrase "his blood shadow stays on the street" symbolize?

  It represents the lasting impact of guilt and trauma
• What does the repetition of "week after week" signify in the poem?

  It emphasizes the ongoing nature of the speaker's guilt
• How does the speaker's experience change when he is home on leave?

  He continues to be haunted by his memories
• What does the phrase "dug in Behind Enemy Lines" suggest about the speaker's mental state?

  It indicates a feeling of being trapped by his memories
• What does the term "PTSD" stand for?

  Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
• In what year was "Remains" published?

  2008
• What is the significance of the poet's collection "The Not Dead"?

  It explores the aftermath of war and the experiences of ex-soldiers
• How does Armitage's poem raise awareness about the effects of war?

  By depicting the psychological struggles of soldiers
• Who was Guardsman Tromans?

  A British soldier who served in Iraq and suffered from PTSD
• What does the phrase "bloody life in my bloody hands" imply about the speaker's feelings?

  It reflects his guilt and the violent nature of his actions
• What are the key themes explored in "Remains" by Simon Armitage?

  • Psychological effects of war
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Remorse and regret
  • The dehumanization of victims
• What structural elements are present in the poem "Remains"?

  • Written in four-line stanzas (quatrains)
  • Use of enjambment to create a speech-like rhythm
  • Short stanza at the end indicating emotional turmoil
• What context is important for understanding "Remains"?

  • Written after the Iraq War
  • Based on testimonies of ex-soldiers
  • Highlights opposition to the war and its consequences