POEM ANALYSIS

While The Subjective Response Of Primarily In Any Appreciation Of Poetry Knowledge Of Poetic Form Enhances That Response

While The Subjective Response Of Primarily In Any Appreciation Of Poetry Knowledge Of Poetic Form Enhances That Response

In 'Before you were mine' by Carol Ann Duffy, the theme of parent-child relationships is explored. However, each poem makes a different comment about this relationship and the tensions it can create. Parent-child relationships can bring joy and security but also pain and restrictions.

The title of the poem 'Before you were mine' instantly tells the reader that the relationship here may be unbalanced. The ...