The Living Photograph

The Living Photograph

by:jackie kay

SUMMARY

The persona captured to image of her adoptive grandmother- One seen in the photograph when the persona was three years old and another image of her grandmother as a lady became older and finally pass away. The persona resonates with the memories of many young people who have lost their beloved grandparents.

THEME

1) Appreciation and affection for a grandparent 

2) Search for a persona identity.

3) The mystery of the ageing and died.

4) Filial piety (virtue respect for one's and ancestor)

MORAL VALUE

1)We should remember our elders.

2)We should treasure our family photographs.

3)we should cherish the memories with our grandparents.

PERSONAL RESPONSE

*The poem shows that we must love our family no matter what happens.

*Although we have different cultural practice, we can still accept and love one another