Poppies

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


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

  The theme of remembrance
• What significant event does the poem open with?

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

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

  Using Sellotape to remove cat hairs from his clothes
• What does the narrator try to resist while caring for her son?

  Smothering him with emotion
• What does the narrator do after her son leaves the house?

  She goes to his room
• Where does the narrator go to reflect on her son?


  She climbs a hill to lean on the war memorial
• What does the narrator wish she could hear?

  Her son's voice
• In what year was Jane Weir born?

  1963
• What personal experience may have influenced Weir's writing?

  Her experience living in Northern Ireland during the troubles
• What does the poem "Poppies" symbolize?

  Remembrance of those who died 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 lack of rhyme scheme in the poem suggest?


  It reflects the speaker's uncensored thoughts
• What does enjambment in the poem create?

  A fragmented feeling
• How does Weir blend domestic imagery with conflict in the poem?

  By describing everyday life alongside violent military metaphors
• What unconventional aspect of bravery does Weir explore in "Poppies"?

  Emotional suffering rather than physical pain
• How does the poem illustrate the mother's suffering?

  Through hints of painful memories and emotional breakdown
• What are the similarities between "Poppies" and "Kamikaze"?

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

  • "Poppies" shows physical loss through memories, while "Kamikaze" depicts societal rejection.
  • "Poppies" focuses on grief, whereas "Kamikaze" emphasizes guilt.
• What are the similarities between "Poppies" and "Exposure"?

  • Both discuss the sense of duty and patriotism in soldiers.
  • Present unprepared soldiers facing the realities of war.
• What are the differences between "Poppies" and "Exposure"?

  • Owen experienced war firsthand, giving him a more valid perspective than Weir.
• What are the similarities between "Poppies" and "Remains"?

  • Both explore the psychological impact of losing a loved one.
  • Weir's narrator wishes to remember, while Armitage's narrator attempts to forget.

  
• What are the differences between "Poppies" and "Remains"?

  • Armitage presents guilt through repetition, while Weir focuses on grief and remembrance.