POETRY

• What are the main themes across the poems studied?

  • Fear of the unknown
  • Nature’s dominance
  • Psychological trauma
  • Guilt and memory
  • Motherly love and loss
  • Honour vs conscience
  • Power of memory and nostalgia
• How do the structures of the poems reflect their themes?

  • "Storm on the Island": Dense block reflects solidity
  • "Bayonet Charge": Erratic rhythm mirrors chaos
  • "Remains": Two-line stanza shows emotional breakdown
  • "Poppies": Free verse reflects free-flowing emotion
  • "War Photographer": Regular stanzas contrast chaos
  • "Tissue": Irregular lines symbolize fragility
  • "The Emigree": Regular form with irregular lengths shows conflict
  • "Kamikaze": Narrative structure adds emotional depth