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    Lucifer better to reign in hell than to serve in heaven

    Betty and Dolly went to sea for paddling along with poet's mother and uncle. Play quiz on A Photograph Summary of A Photograph

    Betty and Dolly went to sea for paddling along with poet’s mother and uncle.

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    Poet's mother laughed while seeing the snapshot because she went into reminiscence. She remembered her beautiful youth and the time which she spent on the beach along with poet's cousins and uncle. However this laugh is ironical because deep inside she is sad as she has lost her precious time. PlayRead more

    Poet’s mother laughed while seeing the snapshot because she went into reminiscence. She remembered her beautiful youth and the time which she spent on the beach along with poet’s cousins and uncle. However this laugh is ironical because deep inside she is sad as she has lost her precious time.

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    The phrase "Laboured ease of loss" is an oxymoron which refers to the acceptance of loss and living with it. In the poem, poet's mother has lost her youth and has learnt to live by bearing it. On the other hand, the poet loses her mother and has learnt to live with it. It requires a lot of struggleRead more

    The phrase “Laboured ease of loss” is an oxymoron which refers to the acceptance of loss and living with it. In the poem, poet’s mother has lost her youth and has learnt to live by bearing it. On the other hand, the poet loses her mother and has learnt to live with it. It requires a lot of struggle (labour) but in the end, we have to accept the reality and live with it.

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    According to the poet, the face of her mother looked sweet in the photograph. Play quiz on A Photograph Summary of A Photograph

    According to the poet, the face of her mother looked sweet in the photograph.

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    Poet was called the big girl because she was in the middle holding the hands of the two sisters. she appeared as if she was taking responsibility for the safety of the little one and moreover she is mentioned to be the tallest of all which shows that she is the oldest of the three cousins.

    Poet was called the big girl because she was in the middle holding the hands of the two sisters. she appeared as if she was taking responsibility for the safety of the little one and moreover she is mentioned to be the tallest of all which shows that she is the oldest of the three cousins.

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    The camera had captured poet's mother and her two cousin sisters who were on the beach and laughing for the photo. According the poet, her mother had a sweet face in the photo. Play quiz on A Photograph Summary of A Photograph

    The camera had captured poet’s mother and her two cousin sisters who were on the beach and laughing for the photo. According the poet, her mother had a sweet face in the photo.

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    "terribly transient feet" refers to humans who are short-lived and mortal. Here, feet symbolise humans. According to the poet, the sea has remained the same. On the other hand, humans grow old and finally die because they live on earth temporarily. Here the poet is referring to her mother who is noRead more

    “terribly transient feet” refers to humans who are short-lived and mortal. Here, feet symbolise humans. According to the poet, the sea has remained the same. On the other hand, humans grow old and finally die because they live on earth temporarily. Here the poet is referring to her mother who is no more.

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    There is nothing to say because the poet has lost her mother who has died. While seeing the photo, the poet memorises how her mother laughed memorising her youth. The poet misses that laugh of her mother. She is sad and sorrowful. However she is unable to express her grief and remains silent. Play qRead more

    There is nothing to say because the poet has lost her mother who has died. While seeing the photo, the poet memorises how her mother laughed memorising her youth. The poet misses that laugh of her mother. She is sad and sorrowful. However she is unable to express her grief and remains silent.

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    This expression from the poem 'The Photograph' by Shirley Toulson means the truth and mystery of the poet's mother's death fills him with sadness. The constant pain she experiences on account of her loss makes her silent. She is unable to solve the mystery about death. She can't do anything about itRead more

    This expression from the poem ‘The Photograph’ by Shirley Toulson means the truth and mystery of the poet’s mother’s death fills him with sadness. The constant pain she experiences on account of her loss makes her silent. She is unable to solve the mystery about death. She can’t do anything about it.

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    The two cousins of the poet were holding the hands of the third girl (poet's mother). They all were laughing and posing for the photograph. Play quiz on A Photograph Summary of A Photograph

    The two cousins of the poet were holding the hands of the third girl (poet’s mother). They all were laughing and posing for the photograph.

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