Analysing the poem ‘What Were They Like?’ by Denise Levertov
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I can explain how Levertov uses language, form and structure to express her viewpoint.
Muuji qoraalka
There are many juxtaposed images of beauty and destruction in the poem.
The past tense highlights what is lost in war.
The poem ends in the present tense, creating a sense of continued loss.
The poem is written in free verse which could represent the lack of harmony and peace war brings.
Levertov uses symbolism and repetition to emphasise the contrast between life before and after the war.
Warqadda shaqada
weli lama diyaarin
Imtixaannada
Imtixaankan weli diyaar ma aha.
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