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The Power and Conflict Poetry Anthology PDF explores themes of loss, absence, memory, and negative emotions in conflict poetry. It analyzes poems like Exposure, War Photographer, and London to examine how conflict impacts individuals and society. Key topics include:

  • Loss of people, places, and hope during wartime
  • Vivid and haunting memories of conflict experiences
  • Anger directed at societal institutions
  • Guilt felt by soldiers and observers of war
  • Realistic depictions of the horrors of battle

The anthology provides in-depth analysis of loss and absence in conflict poetry through close reading of texts and examination of poetic techniques.

2/10/2023

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LOSS AND ABSENCE people without power often feel hopeless. condon: (1) There's an absence of anyrning positive in the puem- the speaner refe

Negative Emotions: Anger in Conflict Poetry

This page explores how anger, particularly directed at society, is expressed in conflict poetry.

In William Blake's "London," the narrator expresses anger at the society he observes as he walks through the streets of London. Blake uses rhetorical devices to encourage the reader to share this anger, such as repeating words like "marks" and "every," and using emotive language like "infant's cry of fear." Images of a "black'ning church" and "blood down palace walls" show anger directed at institutions like the church and government for failing to improve social conditions.

"Checking Out Me History" by John Agard presents a speaker angry at British society for not teaching about his Caribbean heritage. The repeated phrase "dem tell me" sets the speaker in clear opposition to society. By avoiding standard British grammar, the speaker linguistically distances himself from the society he criticizes. His anger leads him to juxtapose British pantomime and nursery characters with Caribbean heroes, creating a deliberately ridiculous contrast to emphasize his frustration.

Quote: "And mark in every face I meet / Marks of weakness, marks of woe" - This repetition in "London" emphasizes the widespread suffering observed by the speaker.

Highlight: Both poems use language and structure to convey anger at societal injustices and failures.

Vocabulary: Juxtapose - To place different things side by side, especially to compare or contrast them.

LOSS AND ABSENCE people without power often feel hopeless. condon: (1) There's an absence of anyrning positive in the puem- the speaner refe

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Loss and Absence in Conflict Poetry

This page examines how loss and absence are portrayed in conflict poetry, focusing on feelings of hopelessness and powerlessness.

The poem "London" by William Blake depicts an absence of positive elements, with the speaker highlighting the lack of freedom, innocence, and morality in the city. There is a pervasive sense of hopelessness, with no indication that the situation can be improved. The final image of the "Marriage hearse" suggests an ongoing cycle of suffering.

In Wilfred Owen's "Exposure", the soldiers in the trenches have lost all hope for improvement in their situation. The line "we only know war lasts" emphasizes their misery and suffering. Even thoughts of home provide no comfort, as the men realize they are "dying" and that "the doors are closed" to them back home.

Highlight: The absence of hope is a key theme in conflict poetry, reflecting the powerlessness felt by those caught in war.

Quote: "We only know war lasts, rain soaks, and clouds sag stormy" - This line from "Exposure" captures the soldiers' sense of endless suffering.

Vocabulary: Marriage hearse - An oxymoron used by Blake to symbolize how institutions meant to bring life (marriage) are instead associated with death in London.

LOSS AND ABSENCE people without power often feel hopeless. condon: (1) There's an absence of anyrning positive in the puem- the speaner refe

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Negative Emotions: Guilt in War Poetry

This page examines how war can lead people to feel guilty, as depicted in conflict poetry.

In "Remains" by Simon Armitage, the soldier's guilt stems from his doubt about whether the looter he shot was armed. The repetition in the poem shows how he's replaying his actions, trying to justify them. This guilt is portrayed as consuming, driving the soldier to madness, reminiscent of Lady Macbeth. The shift in voice from first person plural to first person singular emphasizes how the soldier feels personally responsible for the death.

"War Photographer" by Carol Ann Duffy conveys a sense that the photographer feels guilty about the ease of life in England compared to war zones. The phrase "ordinary pain" highlights the stark difference between life in England and in areas of conflict. The photographer refers to taking pictures as "doing what someone must," suggesting an element of guilt as taking photographs could be seen as insensitive, but he feels a duty to record these moments and bring world attention to needless suffering.

Quote: "He has a job to do. Solutions slop in trays beneath his hands, which did not tremble then though seem to now" - This line from "War Photographer" subtly conveys the photographer's guilt and emotional response to his work.

Highlight: Both poems explore how witnessing or participating in conflict can lead to lasting feelings of guilt and moral questioning.

Vocabulary: Consuming - (in this context) Completely filling one's mind and attention; absorbing.

LOSS AND ABSENCE people without power often feel hopeless. condon: (1) There's an absence of anyrning positive in the puem- the speaner refe

View

The Reality of Conflict in Poetry

This page discusses how poetry can vividly depict the horrors of war as they occur.

In "Exposure" by Wilfred Owen, bleak imagery is used to convey the soldiers' pain. The description of frost compels the reader to imagine the men's flesh freezing, creating a vivid and disturbing picture. The poem leaves no room for patriotism or heroism, instead showing the men "cringe in holes" like frightened animals.

Highlight: Owen's poem strips away any glorification of war, presenting instead the raw, physical suffering of soldiers.

Quote: "Our brains ache, in the merciless iced east winds that knive us..." - This line from "Exposure" uses personification to emphasize the brutal conditions faced by soldiers.

Vocabulary: Bleak - Lacking in hope or encouragement; depressingly cold and empty.

LOSS AND ABSENCE people without power often feel hopeless. condon: (1) There's an absence of anyrning positive in the puem- the speaner refe

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The Impact of Memory in Conflict Poetry

This page discusses how memories can have haunting effects on those who have experienced conflict.

In "Remains" by Simon Armitage, the speaker is haunted by the memory of killing a looter. The poem's opening uses monosyllabic, punchy lines that imitate the sounds of gunshots and reflect how the speaker is jolted awake by his memories. The metaphor of a soldier "dug in behind enemy lines" emphasizes how this memory is stuck in his mind and hints at its dangerous nature.

"War Photographer" by Carol Ann Duffy shows how memories can be triggered by sensory experiences. As the photographer develops his photos, he remembers hearing cries and seeing blood-stained dust. The vivid sensory details make these memories feel personal and visceral. The trembling of his hands suggests that remembering these scenes is deeply affecting.

Quote: "A soldier dug in behind enemy lines" - This metaphor from "Remains" powerfully conveys how memories of conflict can feel like ongoing warfare in the mind.

Highlight: Both poems demonstrate how memories of conflict can intrude on everyday life, causing ongoing distress for those who have witnessed war.

Vocabulary: Visceral - Relating to deep inward feelings rather than to the intellect.

LOSS AND ABSENCE people without power often feel hopeless. condon: (1) There's an absence of anyrning positive in the puem- the speaner refe

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Loss of People and Places in Conflict

This page explores how conflict can lead to the loss of loved ones and familiar places.

The poem "Poppies" by Jane Weir depicts a mother's sense of loss when her son joins the army. Her grief is emphasized through references to textures and senses, as she desperately tries to maintain a connection with her absent child.

"The Emigrée" by Carol Rumens portrays a speaker's nostalgia for a city she once knew. The poem is framed by a sense of loss, heightened by her "impression of sunlight" on the remembered city. The text suggests that conflict is responsible for her loss, with references to the city being "at war" and "sick with tyrants."

In "Kamikaze" by Beatrice Garland, although the pilot chooses to avoid dying in the war, his family still loses him emotionally. The shame of his decision causes them to treat him as though he no longer existed, with the line "no longer the father we loved" hinting at the pain of this emotional loss.

Example: In "Poppies," the mother's act of pinning a poppy to her son's lapel symbolizes both remembrance and loss, foreshadowing his potential death in conflict.

Definition: Emigrée - A woman who has left her own country to live in another, typically for political reasons.

Highlight: These poems demonstrate how conflict can cause loss not just through death, but also through separation and changed relationships.

LOSS AND ABSENCE people without power often feel hopeless. condon: (1) There's an absence of anyrning positive in the puem- the speaner refe

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Vivid Memories in Conflict Poetry

This page examines how memories of conflict and its aftermath are described vividly in poetry.

In "The Emigrée," the speaker vividly remembers the city she left as a child. Her memories are positive and colorful, described as a "bright, filled paperweight." The use of different senses increases the vividness of these memories, with phrases like "tastes of sunlight" and references to "child's vocabulary" and "hair." However, there's a suggestion that these memories might be unreliable, as the perfect place she remembers might now be "at war" or "sick with tyrants."

"Kamikaze" by Beatrice Garland presents memories from different perspectives. The pilot's daughter imagines her father's idyllic childhood memories that led to his retreat from his suicide mission. The vivid, beautiful descriptions of sea creatures hint at the power of the pilot's childhood memories. In contrast, the daughter's memories of life after her father's return are presented in a matter-of-fact way, using straightforward language to show the painful situation.

Example: The description of the city as a "bright, filled paperweight" in "The Emigrée" creates an image of a perfect, preserved memory that the speaker can look back on.

Highlight: These poems show how memories can be both a source of comfort and pain for those affected by conflict.

Vocabulary: Idyllic - Extremely happy, peaceful, or picturesque.

LOSS AND ABSENCE people without power often feel hopeless. condon: (1) There's an absence of anyrning positive in the puem- the speaner refe

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LOSS AND ABSENCE people without power often feel hopeless. condon: (1) There's an absence of anyrning positive in the puem- the speaner refe

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LOSS AND ABSENCE people without power often feel hopeless. condon: (1) There's an absence of anyrning positive in the puem- the speaner refe

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Identify and explain the function of an image or imagery

Power and Conflict Poetry: Loss, Absence and Identity - GCSE & PDF

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Lauren Male

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The Power and Conflict Poetry Anthology PDF explores themes of loss, absence, memory, and negative emotions in conflict poetry. It analyzes poems like Exposure, War Photographer, and London to examine how conflict impacts individuals and society. Key topics include:

  • Loss of people, places, and hope during wartime
  • Vivid and haunting memories of conflict experiences
  • Anger directed at societal institutions
  • Guilt felt by soldiers and observers of war
  • Realistic depictions of the horrors of battle

The anthology provides in-depth analysis of loss and absence in conflict poetry through close reading of texts and examination of poetic techniques.

2/10/2023

8642

 

10/11

 

English Literature

401

LOSS AND ABSENCE people without power often feel hopeless. condon: (1) There's an absence of anyrning positive in the puem- the speaner refe

Negative Emotions: Anger in Conflict Poetry

This page explores how anger, particularly directed at society, is expressed in conflict poetry.

In William Blake's "London," the narrator expresses anger at the society he observes as he walks through the streets of London. Blake uses rhetorical devices to encourage the reader to share this anger, such as repeating words like "marks" and "every," and using emotive language like "infant's cry of fear." Images of a "black'ning church" and "blood down palace walls" show anger directed at institutions like the church and government for failing to improve social conditions.

"Checking Out Me History" by John Agard presents a speaker angry at British society for not teaching about his Caribbean heritage. The repeated phrase "dem tell me" sets the speaker in clear opposition to society. By avoiding standard British grammar, the speaker linguistically distances himself from the society he criticizes. His anger leads him to juxtapose British pantomime and nursery characters with Caribbean heroes, creating a deliberately ridiculous contrast to emphasize his frustration.

Quote: "And mark in every face I meet / Marks of weakness, marks of woe" - This repetition in "London" emphasizes the widespread suffering observed by the speaker.

Highlight: Both poems use language and structure to convey anger at societal injustices and failures.

Vocabulary: Juxtapose - To place different things side by side, especially to compare or contrast them.

LOSS AND ABSENCE people without power often feel hopeless. condon: (1) There's an absence of anyrning positive in the puem- the speaner refe

Loss and Absence in Conflict Poetry

This page examines how loss and absence are portrayed in conflict poetry, focusing on feelings of hopelessness and powerlessness.

The poem "London" by William Blake depicts an absence of positive elements, with the speaker highlighting the lack of freedom, innocence, and morality in the city. There is a pervasive sense of hopelessness, with no indication that the situation can be improved. The final image of the "Marriage hearse" suggests an ongoing cycle of suffering.

In Wilfred Owen's "Exposure", the soldiers in the trenches have lost all hope for improvement in their situation. The line "we only know war lasts" emphasizes their misery and suffering. Even thoughts of home provide no comfort, as the men realize they are "dying" and that "the doors are closed" to them back home.

Highlight: The absence of hope is a key theme in conflict poetry, reflecting the powerlessness felt by those caught in war.

Quote: "We only know war lasts, rain soaks, and clouds sag stormy" - This line from "Exposure" captures the soldiers' sense of endless suffering.

Vocabulary: Marriage hearse - An oxymoron used by Blake to symbolize how institutions meant to bring life (marriage) are instead associated with death in London.

LOSS AND ABSENCE people without power often feel hopeless. condon: (1) There's an absence of anyrning positive in the puem- the speaner refe

Negative Emotions: Guilt in War Poetry

This page examines how war can lead people to feel guilty, as depicted in conflict poetry.

In "Remains" by Simon Armitage, the soldier's guilt stems from his doubt about whether the looter he shot was armed. The repetition in the poem shows how he's replaying his actions, trying to justify them. This guilt is portrayed as consuming, driving the soldier to madness, reminiscent of Lady Macbeth. The shift in voice from first person plural to first person singular emphasizes how the soldier feels personally responsible for the death.

"War Photographer" by Carol Ann Duffy conveys a sense that the photographer feels guilty about the ease of life in England compared to war zones. The phrase "ordinary pain" highlights the stark difference between life in England and in areas of conflict. The photographer refers to taking pictures as "doing what someone must," suggesting an element of guilt as taking photographs could be seen as insensitive, but he feels a duty to record these moments and bring world attention to needless suffering.

Quote: "He has a job to do. Solutions slop in trays beneath his hands, which did not tremble then though seem to now" - This line from "War Photographer" subtly conveys the photographer's guilt and emotional response to his work.

Highlight: Both poems explore how witnessing or participating in conflict can lead to lasting feelings of guilt and moral questioning.

Vocabulary: Consuming - (in this context) Completely filling one's mind and attention; absorbing.

LOSS AND ABSENCE people without power often feel hopeless. condon: (1) There's an absence of anyrning positive in the puem- the speaner refe

The Reality of Conflict in Poetry

This page discusses how poetry can vividly depict the horrors of war as they occur.

In "Exposure" by Wilfred Owen, bleak imagery is used to convey the soldiers' pain. The description of frost compels the reader to imagine the men's flesh freezing, creating a vivid and disturbing picture. The poem leaves no room for patriotism or heroism, instead showing the men "cringe in holes" like frightened animals.

Highlight: Owen's poem strips away any glorification of war, presenting instead the raw, physical suffering of soldiers.

Quote: "Our brains ache, in the merciless iced east winds that knive us..." - This line from "Exposure" uses personification to emphasize the brutal conditions faced by soldiers.

Vocabulary: Bleak - Lacking in hope or encouragement; depressingly cold and empty.

LOSS AND ABSENCE people without power often feel hopeless. condon: (1) There's an absence of anyrning positive in the puem- the speaner refe

The Impact of Memory in Conflict Poetry

This page discusses how memories can have haunting effects on those who have experienced conflict.

In "Remains" by Simon Armitage, the speaker is haunted by the memory of killing a looter. The poem's opening uses monosyllabic, punchy lines that imitate the sounds of gunshots and reflect how the speaker is jolted awake by his memories. The metaphor of a soldier "dug in behind enemy lines" emphasizes how this memory is stuck in his mind and hints at its dangerous nature.

"War Photographer" by Carol Ann Duffy shows how memories can be triggered by sensory experiences. As the photographer develops his photos, he remembers hearing cries and seeing blood-stained dust. The vivid sensory details make these memories feel personal and visceral. The trembling of his hands suggests that remembering these scenes is deeply affecting.

Quote: "A soldier dug in behind enemy lines" - This metaphor from "Remains" powerfully conveys how memories of conflict can feel like ongoing warfare in the mind.

Highlight: Both poems demonstrate how memories of conflict can intrude on everyday life, causing ongoing distress for those who have witnessed war.

Vocabulary: Visceral - Relating to deep inward feelings rather than to the intellect.

LOSS AND ABSENCE people without power often feel hopeless. condon: (1) There's an absence of anyrning positive in the puem- the speaner refe

Loss of People and Places in Conflict

This page explores how conflict can lead to the loss of loved ones and familiar places.

The poem "Poppies" by Jane Weir depicts a mother's sense of loss when her son joins the army. Her grief is emphasized through references to textures and senses, as she desperately tries to maintain a connection with her absent child.

"The Emigrée" by Carol Rumens portrays a speaker's nostalgia for a city she once knew. The poem is framed by a sense of loss, heightened by her "impression of sunlight" on the remembered city. The text suggests that conflict is responsible for her loss, with references to the city being "at war" and "sick with tyrants."

In "Kamikaze" by Beatrice Garland, although the pilot chooses to avoid dying in the war, his family still loses him emotionally. The shame of his decision causes them to treat him as though he no longer existed, with the line "no longer the father we loved" hinting at the pain of this emotional loss.

Example: In "Poppies," the mother's act of pinning a poppy to her son's lapel symbolizes both remembrance and loss, foreshadowing his potential death in conflict.

Definition: Emigrée - A woman who has left her own country to live in another, typically for political reasons.

Highlight: These poems demonstrate how conflict can cause loss not just through death, but also through separation and changed relationships.

LOSS AND ABSENCE people without power often feel hopeless. condon: (1) There's an absence of anyrning positive in the puem- the speaner refe

Vivid Memories in Conflict Poetry

This page examines how memories of conflict and its aftermath are described vividly in poetry.

In "The Emigrée," the speaker vividly remembers the city she left as a child. Her memories are positive and colorful, described as a "bright, filled paperweight." The use of different senses increases the vividness of these memories, with phrases like "tastes of sunlight" and references to "child's vocabulary" and "hair." However, there's a suggestion that these memories might be unreliable, as the perfect place she remembers might now be "at war" or "sick with tyrants."

"Kamikaze" by Beatrice Garland presents memories from different perspectives. The pilot's daughter imagines her father's idyllic childhood memories that led to his retreat from his suicide mission. The vivid, beautiful descriptions of sea creatures hint at the power of the pilot's childhood memories. In contrast, the daughter's memories of life after her father's return are presented in a matter-of-fact way, using straightforward language to show the painful situation.

Example: The description of the city as a "bright, filled paperweight" in "The Emigrée" creates an image of a perfect, preserved memory that the speaker can look back on.

Highlight: These poems show how memories can be both a source of comfort and pain for those affected by conflict.

Vocabulary: Idyllic - Extremely happy, peaceful, or picturesque.

LOSS AND ABSENCE people without power often feel hopeless. condon: (1) There's an absence of anyrning positive in the puem- the speaner refe
LOSS AND ABSENCE people without power often feel hopeless. condon: (1) There's an absence of anyrning positive in the puem- the speaner refe
LOSS AND ABSENCE people without power often feel hopeless. condon: (1) There's an absence of anyrning positive in the puem- the speaner refe

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