Understanding the poem ‘Belfast Confetti’ by Ciaran Carson
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I can explain how Carson conveys the chaos of The Troubles in Northern Ireland.
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Carson lived in Belfast during the height of The Troubles.
The Troubles was a 30-year conflict between Nationalists and Unionists.
Belfast Confetti was the slang name given to homemade bombs.
The poem discusses the impact of the The Troubles on people living in Belfast.
Carson uses different punctuation symbols to explore the overwhelming emotions we associate with war.
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