Question

What does the word ‘cardboard’ denote in the poem? Why has this

word been used?​

Answer 1

Answer:

The word 'cardboard' in the poem refers to the photograph of the poet's mother enjoying a sea-holiday with her two cousins, Betty and Dolly when she was twelve years old.

The cardboard stands for the frame that supports and holds the photograph. It signifies that life is transient and what remains is an insignificant piece of paper.