Theme (4)

Duffy explores the qualities of "good teachers" whilst looking at her own experience of being young, inquisitive and rebellious Teachers should have a caring side, but also the ability to be strict; firm but fair (C.R to 'In Mrs Tilscher's Class') Rebellion in adolescence; Duffy juxtaposes the warm experience of her English lessons with images of pushing metaphorical boundaries Memory; the very first line shows the persona dipping into their memories, through a photo - (Transition from childhood into adulthood)