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To what extent do you agree that in her poetry Duffy explores ‘a sense of alienation and a turning away from the past’? You should base your answer on a close examination of three or more appropriate poems of your choice.
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Amani Hosain 13 MCL To what extent do you agree that in her poetry Duffy explores 'a sense of alienation and a turning away from the past'? You should base your answer on a close examination of three or more appropriate poems of your choice. 'The Virgin Punishing the Infant' portrays the extent of corruption in society, and a vindictive nature so strong that it does not falter, even with regards to Jesus Christ. This poem contains various biblical references and the use of key figures in Christianity. The voice of this poem is a townsperson, overlooking the infancy of Jesus Christ, whose alienation is displayed immediately, with reference to his superiority- 'he spoke early. Not the goo goo goo of infancy, but I Am God'. Joseph, in recognition of his unfortunate position in the situation isolates himself, 'carving himself a silent Pinocchio'. Duffy is portraying Joseph as an insignificant character,...
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