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• What is the main theme presented in the poem 'Remains'?

  Conflict and its psychological impact
• How does the speaker in 'Remains' feel about the conflict they experienced?

  They feel haunted by their memories
• What action does the speaker take when confronting the looter?

  They open fire with their comrades
• What does the phrase "his blood-shadow stays on the street" suggest about the speaker's experience?

  It indicates lasting trauma from violence
• What does the speaker see when they fire at the looter?

  Every round ripping through his life
• How does the speaker's experience affect them after returning home?

  They continue to relive the traumatic event
• What does the speaker mean by "dug in behind enemy lines" in their mind?

  They are mentally trapped by their memories
• How does the poem 'Remains' illustrate the concept of PTSD?

  It shows the speaker's ongoing mental struggle
• What are the key elements of conflict presented in 'Remains'?

  • Psychological trauma from violence
  • The impact of memories on the speaker
  • The moral ambiguity of actions taken
  • The haunting nature of past experiences
• Compare the presentation of conflict in 'Remains' and another poem.

  • Both poems explore the psychological effects of war
  • They depict the lasting impact of violence
  • They highlight moral dilemmas faced by soldiers
  • Use of vivid imagery to convey emotions