12 Questions
What is the central theme of the poem mentioned in the text?
Satire on society's dehumanization and bureaucracy
Who is the poet's attitude towards the 'unknown citizen' compared to?
Thomas Gray's 'mute, inglorious Miltons'
What is ironic about the number 'JS/07/M/378' assigned to the citizen?
It reduces him to a mere statistic, devoid of personal identity
What does the marble monument erected in the citizen's honor symbolize?
Coldness and impersonal nature of bureaucratic memorials
How does the poet describe the citizen's individuality in relation to computer analysis?
Lost amidst bureaucratic statistics
What literary technique does the poet use to indirectly present the unknown citizen?
Irony
What is the main focus of the poet's commentary on the unknown citizen?
His materialistic nature in a consumer-driven society
What is the significance of the unknown citizen's behavior during strikes according to the text?
He paid his Union dues and did not refuse to join a strike
How does the poet portray the unknown citizen's relationship with advertisements?
He made use of advertisements to make informed decisions
What does the poet imply about the unknown citizen's stance on war and peace?
He hypocritically changed his stance based on the situation
What does the description by the Eugenist about the unknown citizen's children imply?
His children were considered average for 'a parent of his generation'
What is the poet's tone towards the unknown citizen's life choices?
Questioning his happiness and freedom
Explore the themes and literary devices used in the poem 'Ordinary Saint' where the poet discusses an unknown citizen's official work and retirement. Delve into the subtle indirectness in the presentation and the meandering words used in the poem.
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