poppies

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

  Jane Weir
• What is the main theme of the poem "Poppies"?

  Remembrance of a lost son
• When does the poem "Poppies" take place?

  Three days before Armistice Sunday
• What does the narrator place on her son's blazer?

  A poppy
• What memory does the narrator recount about her son?

  Using Sellotape to remove cat hairs
• What does the narrator resist doing to her son?

  Smothering him with affection
• Where does the narrator go after her son leaves?

  To his room
• What does the narrator do at the war memorial?

  Leans on it and watches a dove
• What does the narrator wish to hear?

  Her son's voice
• What significant event influenced Jane Weir's writing?

  The troubles in Northern Ireland
• What does the poppy symbolize in the poem?

  Remembrance of those lost in war
• What literary form does the poem "Poppies" take?

  A dramatic monologue
• How does the speaker address her son in the poem?

  Using a second person narrative
• What does the free verse structure of the poem represent?

  The speaker's uncensored thoughts
• What does enjambment in the poem suggest?

  The narrator's fragmented memories
• How does Weir blend domestic imagery with conflict?

  By describing everyday life affected by war
• What unconventional aspect of bravery does Weir explore?

  Emotional suffering instead of physical pain
• How does the narrator's grief manifest in the poem?

  Through painful memories and emotions
• What are the similarities between "Poppies" and "Kamikaze"?

  • Both explore psychological effects of war
  • Focus on unconventional victims of war
• What are the differences between "Poppies" and "Kamikaze"?

  • "Poppies" shows physical loss through memory
  • "Kamikaze" depicts societal rejection of a soldier
• What are the similarities between "Poppies" and "Exposure"?

  • Both disguise true nature of war
  • Present unprepared soldiers
• What are the differences between "Poppies" and "Exposure"?

  • Owen experienced war; Hughes did not
• What are the similarities between "Poppies" and "Remains"?

  • Both explore psychological impact of loss
  • Memories extend the impact of war
• What are the differences between "Poppies" and "Remains"?

  • "Poppies" focuses on grief; "Remains" on guilt
• How does the poem "Poppies" demonstrate the cyclic nature of war?

  By showing the son killed after Armistice Sunday
• What does the metaphor of the dove represent in the poem?

  Hope and freedom amidst loss
• How does the chaotic structure of the poem reflect the narrator's emotions?

  It shows her lack of control over feelings
• What does the phrase "the world overflowing like a treasure chest" imply?

  The overwhelming emotions of the narrator
• How does the use of asyndetic listing affect the poem's impact?

  It emphasizes the detail of the narrator's memories
• What does the phrase "I was brave" reveal about the narrator's character?

  Her strength in facing emotional pain
• How does the poem's ending contribute to its overall theme?

  It reinforces the sadness of loss and remembrance