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The central image

The central image

In the poem's opening, the speaker recalls the physical act of plaiting: hair is handled, divided and crossed by careful hands. This directly presents plaiting as an intimate act of touch and attention.

2.2.10 Plaits by Elizabeth Smither Lesson

  1. IGCSE
  2. /English Literature
  3. /2.2.10 Plaits by Elizabeth Smither

Step-by-step lessons on CIE IGCSE English Literature 2.2.10 Plaits by Elizabeth Smither. Each one builds up to exam-style questions. Start with the poetry and unseen-text skills before moving on to the longer, comparison-heavy essay questions on the set prose and drama texts.

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