letter from yorkshire Flashcards
(5 cards)
‘digging’ ‘planting’ ‘singing’
AO1- digging and planting gives a semantic field of physical, earthy tasks the man is doing reflecting a natural lifestyle.
‘singing’ metaphorically expresses his joy when writing to her, highlighting their deeper feelings and introduces a more emotional tone
AO2- verbs/metaphor
digging = start of relationship
planting = growing relationship
singing = good point of relationship
his life is ongoing and alive
the -ing contributes to poems rhythm and pace, reflecting a steady relationship
Even though he is a busy farmer, he still makes time for her, expressing his deep love for her
‘knuckles singing as they reddened in the warmth.’
AO1- Despite his pain and discomfort in his hands due to working in hard, cold conditions, he still writes to her showing his dedication and his joy when writing to her
AO2- personification
singing has positive connotations that even when his knuckles ache, the writing ‘flows’ like a song showing his commitment of maintaining their bond
Juxtaposition of pain and beauty shows writing to her is worth the discomfort highlighting how much he cares for her
through the snow. Still…
Structure
caesura- full stop in middle of line
highlights the contrast of their lives: The man is outside with nature doing physical labour and planting while the woman is inside, more urban and writing on her computer
meaning of poem
even though he is a busy farmer, he still makes time for her which shows his deep love for her
free verse + lack of rhyme scheme
Free verse- lack of rhyme scheme showing the natural conversation flow and the strong connection between them.
It also reflects the physical distance between them; life isn’t neat but their bond stays strong
