GCSE Anthology Poems from Different Cultures Cluster 1

Vultures – Important quotes
“In the greyness and drizzle” (l.1)
This sets the mood of the poem, creating a very
bleak atmosphere.
“with fumes of human roast…”
(l.32)
The disgusting image of burning human bodies
really emphasises the idea of the commander
being evil. But it also makes the image of him as a
loving father even more unbelievable.
“grants even an ogre…”
(l.43)
The poet seems relieved that even an evil man is
capable of showing some tenderness.