Theme- the theme is a relationship between the mother and a daughter, the daughter is imagining a glamours life which her mum might’ve had. memory

Language-  there is use of alliteration such as ‘stamping stars’ the effect of alliteration is to emphasise something so it sticks in the readers memory

Structure- 4 stanzas and 5 lines per stanza which has an effect of a conversation

What is the tone?

Admiring, and with gratitude for the way her mother livened up her childhood.

Wistful, dwelling on the poets own memories and iimaginings.

How does Carol Ann Duffy explore ideas about the relationship