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The Manhunt is written
from the perspective of the
wife of a soldier who has
sustained serious injuries at
war and has returned home.
The poem explores the
physical and mental effects
of living with injuries
sustained when on active
service in the armed forces.
Hour is about the feelings
that arise from spending
time with a loved one. The
poem suggests that to be
with a loved one, even for
just an hour, is precious and
valuable. It also presents the
traditional idea of time as an
obstacle to lovers.
In Paris with You is recounted by a (the narrator) whose
relationship has just ended and who is now in Paris with
someone else ("I'm on the rebound"). This suggests a long-
term relationship has ended and the speaker is currently
enjoying a less serious liaison. The narrator doesn't want to
examine the aftermath of the serious relationship: he doesn't
want to talk things over or even visit galleries or landmarks;
he just wants to enjoy the moment rather than thinking of
the future or the past.
Quickdraw is a one-sided
snapshot of a
relationship. The speaker of
the poem is waiting for
contact from her lover. The
context of the relationship is
unclear, and we do not know
if the speaker welcomes
contact or not. It would
appear that some sort of
disagreement or separation
has occurred before the
events presented in the
poem.
Ghazal is a love poem in
which a speaker seeks to
secure the love and attention
of another. The precise
details are unclear, but the
poem gives the impression
that the feelings of the
speaker are not shared by
the object of their affections.
The poem Brothers is about a boy spending an
afternoon with his younger brother and his
friend, and explores the relationship between
siblings. It is written from an adult perspective
but considers the feelings of the older brother
who thinks of his younger brother as an
inconvenience.
Praise Song For My Mother.
The title of this poem makes clear its
subject. A praise song is a traditional
form from many African cultures and is
often sung rather than being written down.
This poem is a child's celebration of her
mother, explaining her qualities and the
ways in which she has helped her
daughter.
The harmonium is a musical organ
(usually found in a church) that is
played using keys and foot pedals.
The poem tells the story of
someone rescuing a harmonium
from being "bundled off to the
skip". The narrator needs the help
of his father to carry the instrument
away from the church.
Sonnet 116.
This poem is about love, not
between a speaker and his
lover, but as a concept or idea.
The poem explores what is
meant by love, and proposes
that, if it is true, love is one of
life's constants which does not
change with time or
circumstance.
Sonnet 43.
Elizabeth Barrett Browning's sonnet sequence was
written before she married Robert Browning to
express her intense love for him. Sonnet 43 is the
most famous of the 44 sonnets. In it, Browning
attempts to define her love. The opening of the poem
suggests it arises from a question: "How do I love
thee? Let me count the ways!".
To His Coy Mistress.
The speaker of the poem is
trying to convince his
"mistress" that they should
seize the day and not hold
back from expressing their
feelings for each other, and
so should sleep together. The
fact that this is something he
is proposing tells us the
couple are not married.
The Farmer’s Bride.
The poem tells the story of a farmer who
marries "a maid" and refers to their early
experience of marriage. It is told from the
farmer's perspective; his wife is not given
voice. She appears to be badly affected by
the experience of marriage and becomes
withdrawn and uncommunicative: "like a
little frightened fay". She attempts to run
away and is food "All in a shiver and a
scare". She chooses to sleep in an attic
room, away from her husband, who longs for
her.
Sister Maude describes the death of a loved one caused by
the actions of a jealous sister. The poem is ambiguous but
hints strongly that jealousy and betrayal led to the death of a
sister's lover. The poem is written from the point of view of
the betrayed sister, left alone without her loved one, who was
coveted by Maude. The speaker believes that even if she
hadn't been born her dead lover would "never have looked
at" Maude, and perhaps this provided motivation for Maude
to destroy the lovers' relationship.
Nettles is about a child - Scannell had
six children - falling into a patch of
nettles and seeking comfort from his
parents. The speaker in the poem, after
attending to his son's injuries - sets
about destroying the nettles, only for
them to return with the passing of just
"two weeks".
Born Yesterday was written "For Sally Amis",
the newborn daughter of Kingsley Amis, a
friend of Larkin's and a famous novelist. In the
poem the speaker offers the child a welcome
into the world and outlines what he hopes will
become her attributes. The poem briefly
presents traditional good wishes and hopes
offered on such occasions - "the usual stuff" -
but follows with the suggestion of a less
conventional path to "happiness" won by "An
average of talents" rather than great beauty.
The title is a pun, or play on words: literally
the poem was written shortly after Sally's
birth, but "Born yesterday" is also a phrase
used to describe someone who is clueless
about the world.
STARTER SENTENCES:
Both poems demonstrate...
Although the first poem has a positive tone,
the second poem...
Each of the poems takes a slightly different
approach...
The two poems contrast in...
There is a similar description of... in both
poems.
CRITERIA:
ideas
attitudes and tone
structure and form
techniques used by the poets
CHECKLIST:
What is it about? Get to know the subject
matter of the poem.
What is the form of the poem? Notice lines,
rhymes and rhythm. How does the poem
work? Look at the language (words) the
poet has used. Think about the sound the
poem makes when you read it aloud.
Develop your ideas about the poem. What
feelings does the poem suggest to you?
What attitude does the poet seem to have
towards the subject matter? What is the
tone of the poem?