Cozy Apologia Flashcards
Author
Rita dove
Context
Hurricane Floyd
Technological modernity
Form
Three equal stanzas presents the stability of their love
Two everyday domestic objects which make her think of him, and the first line. Contrasts to traditional love poetry meaning they are content with there own love
“I could pick anything and think of you”
“This lamp”
“My pen”
Jokingly talks about traditional love, which is not like there ordinary love, but there love is realistic and sustainable and she likes that. Quote about armour
“Chain mail glinting”
Quote about hurricane which stirs up emotions and brings back memories of other boys. CONTEXT
“Big bad Floyd”
Last word on 3 lines which chows rhyme breaking up when she’s talking about other boys, none are as good as Fred
“Reminiscences” “Boys” “senseless”
Image of safety and security, which Fred is associated with. Just like the consistency of their relationship.
“You’re bunkered in your Aerie”
Quote that shows they are inseparable but also links to modern technology context
“Twin desks, computers”
3 things that make the poem personal
“For Fred”
Starts with “I” ends with “you”
The conversational tone almost like she’s talking to Fred
