Chainsaw Versus the
Pampas Grass
by Priya
,Summary of the poem
In Chainsaw Versus the Pampas Grass, Armitage explores the idea of
man versus nature. Idea of the boxing match within the title
The poem starts with a description of the chainsaw, emphasising its
menacing nature
Then, a description of the “battle” between the chainsaw and the
pampas grass, with a “victory” for the chainsaw
However, the pampas grass regrows.
The poem could be a symbol of masculinity versus femininity, or the
struggle between the upper class (pampas grass) and the lower class
(chainsaw).
, Form and structure
8 irregular stanza lengths- maybe to demonstrate the difficulty of the
battle between the chainsaw and the pampas grass, how you believe
one is going to win but then nature always makes a comeback
Lack of rhyme scheme or metre adds to the unpredictable nature of
the outcome of the battle.
Pampas Grass
by Priya
,Summary of the poem
In Chainsaw Versus the Pampas Grass, Armitage explores the idea of
man versus nature. Idea of the boxing match within the title
The poem starts with a description of the chainsaw, emphasising its
menacing nature
Then, a description of the “battle” between the chainsaw and the
pampas grass, with a “victory” for the chainsaw
However, the pampas grass regrows.
The poem could be a symbol of masculinity versus femininity, or the
struggle between the upper class (pampas grass) and the lower class
(chainsaw).
, Form and structure
8 irregular stanza lengths- maybe to demonstrate the difficulty of the
battle between the chainsaw and the pampas grass, how you believe
one is going to win but then nature always makes a comeback
Lack of rhyme scheme or metre adds to the unpredictable nature of
the outcome of the battle.
