Tissue

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

  Imtiaz Dharker
• What does tissue paper symbolize in the poem?

  Life's fragility and human power to change
• What are the main themes explored in "Tissue"?

  • Fragility of life
  • Human power and change
  • Critique of materialism
  • Transience of existence
• What is the significance of the Koran in the poem?

  It represents the power of written words
• How does Dharker describe the effect of aging on paper?

  It becomes fragile and easily affected
• What does Dharker suggest about buildings in the poem?

  They could be made of paper and easily change
• What does the phrase "let the daylight break through" imply?

  It suggests transparency and truth in life
• What literary device is used to emphasize the Koran's significance?

  Asyndetic listing
• What does the alliteration in the poem highlight?

  Dharker's disdain for man-made structures
• How does the poem's structure reflect its themes?

  Quatrains show human control's restrictions
• What does the use of free verse and enjambment signify?

  Freedom within restrictive structures
• What does the final line of the poem emphasize?

  It isolates the meaning for reflection
• How does Dharker view human power in the poem?

  It is often an illusion of control
• What does Dharker suggest about society in "Tissue"?

  • Society is fragile like tissue
  • Should be flexible and adaptable
  • Emphasizes transparency over permanence
• How does "Tissue" compare to Blake's "London"?

  Both critique material wealth and oppression
• What is the significance of the metaphor comparing buildings to paper?

  It suggests they should be adaptable and changeable
• What does the poem "Tissue" critique about humanity?

  The materialistic view of life
• How does Dharker use light in the poem?

  As a symbol of truth and enlightenment
• What does the phrase "fly our lives like paper kites" suggest?

  Money can control and govern our lives
• What does the poem suggest about the relationship between paper and power?

  Paper holds significant influence over lives
• What does the title "Tissue" refer to?

  Thin paper or human tissue
• What does the poem imply about the nature of life?

  Life is temporary and fragile
• How does Dharker's background influence her poetry?

  It shapes her views on identity and home
• What does the poem suggest about the role of religion?

  It can provide enlightenment and guidance
• In what year was the poem "Tissue" published?

  2006
• What does the poem encourage readers to reflect on?

  Their own actions and values in life
• How does Dharker's use of symbolism affect the poem's message?

  It highlights the fragility and power of life
• What does the metaphor of "living tissue" imply?

  Life is interconnected and fragile
• What does the poem suggest about the permanence of human structures?

  They are ultimately fragile and temporary
• How does the poem "Tissue" relate to global issues?

  It critiques power dynamics and materialism
• What is the effect of the poem's allegorical form?

  It reveals deeper meanings about life and power
• What does the poem suggest about the relationship between humans and nature?

  Humans should be more in tune with nature
• What does the poem "Tissue" ultimately encourage?

  A reflection on life and its fragility
• How does Dharker's exploration of identity manifest in "Tissue"?

  Through the metaphor of fragile structures
• What is the significance of the poem's final message?

  It prompts personal introspection and change
• What is the overall tone of the poem "Tissue"?

  Reflective and critical
• How does the poem "Tissue" challenge conventional views of power?

  By showing its fragility and transience
• What role does the reader play in interpreting "Tissue"?

  The reader is encouraged to reflect personally
• What does the poem suggest about the nature of truth?

  Truth is often obscured by materialism
• What is the significance of the phrase "your skin" in the poem?

  It personalizes the poem's message