Kray Sisters follow-up

I hope you are all enjoying the sunshine!

Here's some follow up questions to ensure that your Kray Sisters is annotated fully

Initial thoughts..

• What issues or events is the poem about?
• What themes does the poem explore?




1.How does Duffy present the twins? How do they speak? What do you think of them?
2.What does Duffy mention about the twins childhood? Who had a particular impact on them?
3.What is the tone of the poem and why do you think this?
4. What do the twins want? Why?
5. Why does Duffy mention the famous names?
6. How does Duffy use the structure of the poem to create a powerful ending?

7. Identify the examples of alliteration and comment on their effect.
8. Find and comment upon the hyperbole used.
9. Highlight the words that are indicative of the twins’ power.

The Kray Sisters

Only poem in WW that is not a dramatic monologue –it has two narrators.

It is also 1 of only 3 poems based on real characters from the 20thcentury; the other two being ‘Elvis’s Twin Sister’ and ‘The Devil’s Wife’.

Duffy's says....she wanted to “supply the missing female perspective” to the Krays’ story. 

Why?