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A split second and you were away

This article explores how the poet Weir presents the themes of death and mourning for those lost in war, with a focus on the symbolism of poppies and the impact of war on the landscape. Weir's use of enjambment, adjectives, verbs, and metaphors creates a somber and poignant portrayal of the aftermath of war.

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A split second and you were away

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  1. A split second and you were away

  2. Big Question How does Weir present death and mourning for those lost in war? Global Conflicts

  3. Literacy Task In late 1914, the fields of northern France and Flanders were ripped open as world war one raged through Europes heart. Once the conflict was over, the popy was one of the only plants to grow on the other wise baren batlefields. Source: BBC website

  4. Literacy Task In late 1914, the fields of northern France and Flanders were ripped open as World War One raged through Europe’s heart. Once the conflict was over, the poppy was one of the only plants to grow on the otherwisebarrenbattlefields. Source: BBC website

  5. Big Question How does Weir present death and mourning for those lost in war?

  6. Big Question How does Weir present death and mourning for those lost in war? • Enjambment • Adjective • Verb • Metaphor Weir opens the poem with a sombre description of poppies placed ‘on individual war graves’ in the days leading up to Armistice Sunday. The striking image of ‘spasms of paper red’ reflects…

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