What Were They Like? Flashcards

All 9 cards in this deck

Who wrote ‘What Were They Like?’?

Denise Levertov (1923–1997), born in England, later a US citizen.

When was ‘What Were They Like?’ published?

In 1967, in The Sorrow Dance.

Which war is ‘What Were They Like?’ about?

The Vietnam War, and the US bombing of Vietnam.

Which cause did Denise Levertov campaign for?

Against the Vietnam War.

What is the structure of ‘What Were They Like?’?

Six numbered questions, then six numbered answers.

Who speaks in ‘What Were They Like?’?

A questioner and a respondent who calls him Sir.

Complete the answer from ‘What Were They Like?’: “Sir, their light hearts …”

“… turned to stone.”

Which short sentence ends ‘What Were They Like?’?

“It is silent now.”

What are the main themes of ‘What Were They Like?’?

The destruction of a culture, loss and memory.