Archduke Ferdinand - “A Moment of Reflection”
He is an object that is tagged for assassination. The Archduke is adamant about finalizing his voyage notwithstanding the prospect of assassination.
The Speaker - “A Moment of Reflection”
Andrew Motion cogitates about the intrigues on 28th June 1914 when the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand transpired. “A Moment of Reflection” puts Andrew Motion in the Archduke’s position.
Countess Chotek - “A Moment of Reflection”
She is Archduke Ferdinand’s treasured spouse. The Archduke entreats her to endure for the benefit of their offspring.
General Petraeus - “Losses”
General Petraeus concedes that one cannot get familiarized or contented with agonizing loss.
The Speaker - “Laying the Fire”
The speaker is a boy who runs into his focused father who is fixing a fire. The speaker ponders whether he would ever espouse his father’s preeminence.
The Father - “Laying the Fire”
The father clears ashes and lays fire downstairs.
