This poem is about a man who has returned home from war with several physical injuries and possibly mental injuries too. The narrator of the poem describes getting to know his injuries, almost uncovering them, as some of the internal injuries are hidden from her. The poet uses metaphors to describe the man’s different wounds ending with hints to his changed personality.
Questions
1. Who do you think the narrator is and how does help create atmosphere in the poem?
2. What has happened to this man and how do you know? How could the title be interpreted in different ways?
3. What military references can you find in the poem and what effect do they create?
4. How is personification used to suggest there are more than just physical injuries to this man?
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