English Literature - Poem 5 - Hour (Carol Ann Duffy)

Poem 5 - Hour (Carol Ann Duffy)

Themes:

• effect of violence
• darkness beneath the surface
• ambiguity

How is the poet structured and written?

It is written in a contemporary style of sonnet but is altered

It is written from a female perspective

Quotes:

'beggar' = negative, not in high society, homeless/on the street

'flowers' + 'wine' = romantic imagery

'coin' = payment or transaction

'had' = difficulty in getting together

'grass ditch…