poppies

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

  Jane Weir
• What is the main perspective from which the poem "Poppies" is written?

  From the perspective of a mother
• What does the poppy symbolize in the poem?

  Remembrance and the blood lost in war
• How does the poem "Poppies" differ from other poems in the power and conflict cluster?

  It presents a female perspective on war and its effects on women
• What significant event does Armistice Sunday commemorate?

  Remembrance Day for soldiers who lost their lives in war
• What emotional tone is established at the beginning of the poem?

  A mournful tone reflecting grief and loss
• What does the phrase "crimped petals spasms of paper red" suggest about the poppy?

  It highlights the imperfections and the painful associations of the poppy
• What does the color red symbolize in the poem?

  Blood, death, and love
• How does the poet convey the mother's emotional state through the imagery of the poppy?

  By linking the poppy's imperfections to her fears for her son's safety
• What does the metaphor "bandage around my hand" imply about the mother's feelings?

  It suggests her emotional pain and the hurt of letting her son go
• What does the phrase "I was Brave as I walked with you to the front door" reveal about the mother?

  It highlights her inner strength despite her emotional turmoil
• What does the metaphor of the "world overflowing like a treasure chest" signify?

  It reflects the mother's overwhelming emotions and her son's naive excitement
• How does the poet use the imagery of a songbird to convey a message about freedom?

  It symbolizes the release of both the son and the mother's emotions
• What does the dove symbolize in the poem?

  Peace and the mother's desire for an end to suffering
• What does the mother's action of tracing the inscriptions on the war memorial imply?

  It suggests her grief and connection to the loss of her son
• What does the wishbone metaphor represent in the context of the poem?

  It contrasts the mother's hope for luck with the tragic reality of loss
• How does the structure of the poem reflect the mother's emotional state?

  It is written in free verse, mirroring her fragmented emotions
• What context is provided about the poet Jane Weir that influences the poem?

  She lived in Northern Ireland during the troubles and has two sons
• What was the purpose of writing "Poppies" as mentioned in the study material?

  To commemorate those lost in war
• What collection is the poem "Poppies" a part of?

  Exit Wounds
• Who requested Jane Weir to write the poem "Poppies"?

  Carol Ann Duffy
• What literary devices does Jane Weir utilize in "Poppies"?

  Imagery, metaphor, and alliteration
• How does the poem "Poppies" reflect the experiences of mothers during wartime?

  It explores their grief, anxieties, and the emotional impact of sending their children to war