Tissue Flashcards
“Paper that lets the light shine through”
Religious imagery
Could be referring to “Indian paper” as often religious texts are printed on it
Could be direct reference to God as Allah is referred to as “light” in the Koran
“Capitals and monoliths”
Representative of institutional power; governments, churches.
Nature is more powerful than any form of power
Could be referring to the change in society with less people being religious and reliant on religion
“Never meant to last”
Fragility if life?
Legacy?
Perhaps legacies should not be inherited as forced identity, materialistic and unfair for those who were not born into wealth and opportunity
Structure
Enjambment
Forced breaks, show lack of control.
Written in free verse
Reflect mankind’s lack of power and instability.
