the poem itself
who is the speaker of this poem
Mrs darwin
Name another poem by Carol Anne Duffy
Who was Charles Darwin
A man who discovered the theory of evolution
How does Mrs Darwin humorously overturn history?
The poem suggests Mrs. Darwin played a key role in her husband's work in a humourous way
What theme does the poem explore about relationships?
The poem explores humor and communication in a relationship.
What is the year mentioned in the poem?
1852
What nationality is Carol Anne Duffy?
Scottish
What is the theory of evolution?
The theory that species evolve over time through survival of the fittest
will accept:
The theory that species evolve over time
What literary device is used to create humor in the poem?
The poem’s humor comes from its ironic rewriting of history.
How does the poem reflect gender roles?
It suggests women’s insights have historically been dismissed
What does the speaker say to Charles Darwin
"Somthing about that chimpanzee reminds me of you"
what major literary role did Carol Anne Duffy hold in the UK
She was the first female poet laureate
What is the name of the famous book that Charles Darwin publish?
'On the origin of species'
How does the poem challenge traditional views of history?
It playfully suggests Darwin’s theory was inspired by a joke
Why might Duffy have chosen to write from Mrs. Darwin’s perspective?
Duffy often writes from female perspectives to give a voice to women who have been overlooked
How does the poem suggest irony?
The poem humorously implies that Mrs Darwin inspired Darwins theory of evolution
What themes does duffy often explore?
Acceptable answers:
feminism
love
Power
history
How did Victorian society react to Darwin’s work?
Lots of them hated/rejected this idea because of their religous beliefs
What does the poem suggest about women’s influence in history?
The poem highlights how women’s contributions are often overlooked
What does the poem suggest about historical narratives?
The poem challenges the way we view historical events
How many lines are in mrs Darwins poem
4 lines
what award did she win in 2009
Poet laureate
what is Charles Darwin in terms of occupation
a naturalists and geologists
Why is the title Mrs Darwin significant?
The title suggests Mrs. Darwin’s identity is only defined by her husband.
How does the poem use brevity to make an impact?
The poem’s short length makes its humor and irony more striking