She appears to be lost and alone, she lost her memory.
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Why does smith include this in the poem?
Smith is exploring the damage war does not just physically but also the mind and soul
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Look at the contrast between harsh and gentle imagery in the poem. what does this suggest?
Nature is always seen as the goodness left in world whereas mankind is destroying it and others by war.
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What does the poem gain by being set in a future war?
If we don't change what we are doing wars will be ongoing in the future. the war will never end.
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How does this poem compare with Bayonet Charge?
They are both about a soldiers experience.
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The poem has no clear form or structure. Why did Smith include this?
It creates a strange and uneasy feel to show how death is unnatural
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Although the poem is about future war, most the imagery is about moonlight and water. Why is this?
This gives the poem a dream-like quality
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what is the tragedy of the poem?
having survived the battle, she is drowned in a watery death
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How does this poem compare to Mametz Wood?
They both have a use of imagery which convey a deep sense of hidden emotional meaning. whereas Mametz wood is earth, this poem is of water.
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How does this poem compare to Poppies?
They express feelings of sadness and anger at conflict and images of Violence. But symbols of beauty and innocence. Both poems are searching for consolation in the face of death
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Why does Smith use rhyme?
To create a musical, dream-like effect.
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Why is death seen as a positive thing?
She sees the river as a positive thing like a lover, it will take her away and comfort her from all the war.
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Other cards in this set
Card 2
Front
Why does the reader sympathise the girl?
Back
She appears to be lost and alone, she lost her memory.
Card 3
Front
Why does smith include this in the poem?
Back
Card 4
Front
Look at the contrast between harsh and gentle imagery in the poem. what does this suggest?
Back
Card 5
Front
What does the poem gain by being set in a future war?
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