Half Hanged Mary by Margaret Atwood

Half Hanged Mary by Margaret Atwood

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English

11th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What historical event does 'Half Hanged Mary' allude to?

Back

The Salem Witch Trials.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is zeugma, and how is it used in 'Half Hanged Mary'?

Back

Zeugma is a rhetorical device that connects two or more ideas; in the poem, it emphasizes that choking inhibits both words and air.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the sun symbolize in the line 'Sun comes up, huge and blaring, no longer a simile for God'?

Back

The sun is no longer a symbol of renewal and hope.

4.

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Front

What does the 'medallion of my ordeal' represent in the poem?

Back

It symbolizes the speaker's transformation.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the question 'Or is it, Lord?' convey about the speaker's state of mind?

Back

The speaker is uncertain about the power of prayer.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the significance of the title 'Half Hanged Mary'?

Back

It reflects the theme of survival and the liminal state between life and death.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How does the poem explore themes of gender and power?

Back

It critiques the historical oppression of women and highlights Mary’s resilience.

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