Tissue

• What is the title of Imtiaz Dharker's poem discussed in the video?

  Tissue
• Why is the poem "Tissue" considered complex?

  It has no simple literal meaning
• What type of poetry is "Tissue" an example of?

  Impressionistic poetry
• What does the poem "Tissue" metaphorically represent?

  Life and human power
• How can "Tissue" be interpreted in terms of power?

  As a critique of human power's fragility
• How can "Tissue" be interpreted in terms of conflict?

  As a commentary on causes of conflict
• Who is the poet of "Tissue"?

  Imtiaz Dharker
• When was Imtiaz Dharker born?

  1954
• What themes are prevalent in Dharker's poetry?

  Displacement, conflict, and gender
• What collection does the poem "Tissue" belong to?

  The Terrorist at My Table
• What does the title "Tissue" symbolize in the poem?

  Human fragility and power
• How does the poet use the metaphor of paper in "Tissue"?

  To symbolize human power and fragility
• What does the line "paper that lets the light shine through" suggest?

  Paper can alter things and has power
• What does the poet imply about buildings in the poem?

  They symbolize human power and fragility
• How does the poet view maps in "Tissue"?

  As tools for segregation and control
• What do receipts symbolize in the poem?

  Man-made control over money and power
• What does the repetition of the word "transparent" suggest?

  Importance of honesty and clarity in power
• How does the poem "Tissue" conclude regarding human power?

  It suggests human power is fragile
• What does the final line "turned into your skin" imply?

  Links human fragility to tissue paper
• How does the poem relate to the themes of fundamentalism and terrorism?

  It critiques the causes of these issues
• What poetic techniques are used in "Tissue"?

  • Enjambment
  • Free verse structure
  • Repetition
  • Ambiguity
• How does "Tissue" compare to "Ozymandias"?

  • Both critique human power
  • Highlight fragility of human achievements
• What does the poem suggest about the relationship between nature and human power?

  • Nature's power is greater than human power
  • Human attempts at control are ultimately futile
• What are the two main interpretations of the poem "Tissue"?

  • As a critique of human power
  • As a commentary on conflict causes