Valentine
Cards (28)
- Who wrote the poem "Valentine"?
- In what year was "Valentine" published?
- What unconventional gift does the speaker present to her lover?
- How does the speaker argue that the onion represents love?
- Which two poets are compared to Duffy in the poem's analysis?
- What literary device do metaphysical poets like John Dunn use?
- What is the central conceit of Duffy's "Valentine"?
- How does the poem's structure contribute to its meaning?
- What is the predominant style of the poem "Valentine"?
- How does Duffy's use of monosyllabic words affect the poem?
- What does the phrase "a moon wrapped in brown paper" symbolize?
- What does the speaker mean by "the careful undressing of love"?
- How does the poem's language reflect its themes?
- What does the speaker insist is not included in her gift?
- What does the repetition of "I give you an onion" signify?
- What does the phrase "its fierce kiss will stay on your lips" imply?
- How does the poem portray the relationship between love and pain?
- What does the final stanza suggest about marriage?
- What does the word "lethal" imply about love in the poem?
- How does the imagery of the onion contribute to the poem's themes?
- What is the significance of Valentine's Day in the poem?
- How does Duffy's poem challenge traditional love poetry conventions?
- What does the phrase "cling to your knife" suggest about love's impact?
- What does the poem's abrupt language convey about the speaker's feelings?
- What are the main themes explored in Duffy's "Valentine"?
- How does the structure of "Valentine" reflect its themes?
- What literary techniques does Duffy employ in "Valentine"?
- How does Duffy's "Valentine" compare to traditional love poetry?