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A poem that explores the psychological and moral dilemmas of a war photographer who captures the suffering and violence of conflicts around the world. The poem contrasts the photographer's dark room with the scenes of horror he witnessed and the ordinary pain of his rural home.
A poem that depicts the trauma and ethics of a war photographer who returns home to develop his photos. The poem references historical air strikes and a famous Vietnam War photograph of children fleeing a napalm bomb.
Learn about the courageous and influential war photographers who captured the horrors and humanity of war. From Robert Capa to Lynsey Addario, discover their stories, photos, and awards.
Scottish poet Carol Ann Duffy (former Poet Laureate of the UK) examines the life of a war photographer who takes pictures of conflicts for British newspapers.
A poem that explores the horrors of war and the role of a war photographer. The poet contrasts the peaceful rural England with the violent conflict zones and criticizes the indifference of the editors and the public.
Oct 9, 2023 · Carol Ann Duffy's poem 'War Photographer' takes you into the mind of a person paid to capture images of human suffering. It wrestles with the moral ambiguity of being a passive witness to war.
Oct 11, 2022 · A poem analysis of War Photographer by Carol Ann Duffy, a poem that explores the trauma and morality of a war photographer. The poem contrasts the dark room where he develops his photos with the battlefields where he captures them, and the irony of his job.
