War photographer

• Who is the author of the poem "War Photographer"?

  Carol Ann Duffy
• What is the main focus of the poem "War Photographer"?

  • Experiences of a war photographer
  • Effects of war on individuals
  • Relatable view of warfare
• How does the poem depict the photographer's relationship with war?

  The photographer is involved but not responsible
• What does the poem suggest about the effects of war?

  War affects everyone permanently
• What was Duffy's contribution to war poetry?

  Increased focus on reality of war
• What themes are present in "War Photographer"?

  Reality of Conflict, Personal Experience, Memory, Guilt
• What does the line 'In his dark room he is finally alone' suggest?

  Loneliness is desirable despite its negativity
• What does the line 'He has a job to do' convey about the photographer?

  The photographer feels grief despite understanding their role
• What does 'Something is happening' indicate about the photographer's experience?


  Ambiguity in the trauma they face
• What does the line 'A hundred agonies in black and white of which his editor will pick out five or six' imply?


  Public sees only a fraction of tragedies
• What criticism does the line 'He earns a living, and they do not care' express?


  Critique of society's indifference to war
• How does the poem portray the public's reaction to war?

  They briefly care and then move on