war photographer

• the poem contrasts rural england withbwarzones to emphasise the gulf between the public and the war zones, thus emphasising their detachment and his
• bitterness and regret is conveyed in the key rhyming couplets and sections to highlight his difficulty dealing with the experiences
• the ordered structure reflects the precision of his job which contrasts strongly with the chaos of his experiences
• “he is finally alone”

  • finally suggests he is constantly haunted by his own experiences, this allows him to escape
• “the only light is red”

  • connotations of blood and violence
  • the red light and glow can also symbolise a womb like safe place
• “which did not tremble then”

  • irony
  • he had a steady hand taking the photos in danger but now at home in safety he trembles
  • hints that he is suffering from PTSD
• PTSD 


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