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The Complexities of Love and Infidelity

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This poem explores the intricate dynamics of relationships, particularly focusing on love, infidelity, and the emotional turmoil that accompanies them. The speaker expresses frustration towards an unfaithful partner who struggles with guilt and commitment while yearning for a passionate connection. Through powerful language and poetic devices like repetition, enjambment, and alliteration, the poem highlights the conflict between desire and obligation. It reflects on the nature of fidelity and the difficulties in navigating feelings when love is intertwined with betrayal.

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  1. Relationships Starter List as many different types of relationships as you can...

  2. sex cheating ? ? Rubbish at Adultery ? ? ? ? Task One What do you think this poem is about based on the title? Try and come up with more than one idea. What do the words make you think of (connotations)?

  3. Must I give up another night You stupid, stupid git. Task Two What do you think this poem is about based on the first and last lines? Try and come up with more than one idea. What do the words make you think of (connotations)?

  4. Rubbish at Adultery Must I give up another night To hear you whinge and whine About how terribly grim you feel And what a dreadful swine You are? You say you’ll never leave Your wife and children. Fine; When have I ever asked you to? I’d settle for a kiss. Couldn’t you, for an hour or so, Just leave them out of this? A rare ten minutes off from guilty Diatribes – what bliss. Yes, I’m aware you’re sensitive: A tortured, wounded soul. I’m after passion, thrills and fun. You say fun takes its toll, So what are we doing here? I fear We’ve lost our common goal. You’re rubbish at adultery. I think you ought to quit. Trouble is, though, fidelity? You’re just as crap at it. Choose one and do it properly, You stupid, stupid git. Task Three Read the full poem. What do you think the poem is about now? Write a brief summary of the poem.

  5. Glossary Poetic Device Repetition Repetition is when a word or phrase is repeated several times. What’s the effect? Repetition emphasises a specific word/phrase to make it stick in the mind of the reader.

  6. Glossary Poetic Device Enjambment Enjambment is the continuation of a sentence or clause over a line-break. What’s the effect? Enjambment has lots of different effects depending on the poem. It can show anger, hurt, speed or even excitement. It also makes the verse flow. Watch out – enjambment can trick you!

  7. Glossary Poetic Device Alliteration Alliteration is when two words next to or close to each other start with the same letter. What’s the effect? Alliterations are catchy – they stick in your mind. They can emphasise soft sounds like ‘s’ or stress hard sounds when you’re angry like ‘h’ or ‘d’.

  8. Exam Style Question Task Seven What happens in the poem? How does the writer use language to show her feelings? Use evidence from the poem to support your answer.

  9. Exit Ticket On a post-it note write down how this poem relates to the theme of relationships. What kind of relationships are mentioned in the poem?