Quote Analysis Flashcards
(48 cards)
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2 techniques/ analysis of pale grew thy cheek and cold, colder thy kiss
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- describes his lover like a corpse to suggest her feelings for him have died
- alliteration of harsh k emphasises coldness
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3 techniques/ analysis of silence and tears
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- repetition at beginning and end- emphasises secrecy and how he’s still hurting/ unable to move on
- they had nothing to say to eachother
- OR their relationship was secret- makes it worse because he can’t talk about his pain
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2 techniques/ analysis of they name thee before me, a knell to mine ear
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- metaphor- “knell” suggests her name sounds like a death knell to him- reminding him of the death of their relationship
- he hears people talking about the affairs his former lover is having which is painful for him
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2 techniques/ analysis of the fountains mingle with the river
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- imagery of flowing water- everything is connected to everything else
- personification- draws parallels between what happens in nature and hiw own desire to be with his lover
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3 techniques/ analysis of and the sunlight clasps the earth
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- repetition of and at beginning of lines- emphasising how many examples he can show her of unity in nature
- physical verb- shows frustration that he can’t kiss/ clasp his lover
- emphasis that everything is connected (sun), not just nature on earth
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3 techniques/ analysis of what are all these kissings worth if thous kiss not me?
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- hyperbole- questioning point of the world if she doesn’t love him- she gives life meaning
- rhetorical question- persuasive technique
- final line of each stanza has only 5 syllables (short line)- increases impact of the question and makes them stand out
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2 techniques/ analysis of that moment she was mine, mine, fair
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- she comes to be with him that night and he’s convinced she loves him- he wants to preserve that moment
- repetition of mine- disturbing and suspicious- he wants to possess her
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3 techniques/ analysis of blushes bright beneath my burning kiss
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- juxtaposition- shows narrator’s love for porphyria is passionate but also destructove
- alliteration- emphasises this idea but also tried to conceal that these two ideas are so different to make it seem normal
- he believes her red face from being strangled is a blush from a passionate kiss- he’s deranged
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2 techniques/ analysis of no pain felt she; i am quite sure she felt no pain
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- repetition of the fact he thinks she felt no pain- sounds like he’s trying to convince the reader/ justify his actions OR he thinks he did nothing to harm her
- clearly not true- the reader now has reason to question everything he’s been saying
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2 techniques/ analysis of the straggling green which hides the wood
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- extended metaphor of wil vines that cover him- her thoughts are constantly growing unrestrained, breaking the vines= she wants her lover to be a strong part of her life
- suggests the vines are inferior to the tree- her thoughts about her lover don’t compare to the man himself
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3 techniques/ analysis of i think of thee!/ i do not think of thee
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- adresses her lover directly- makes the poem more personal
- exclamation mark- emphasises pleasure she takes in thinking about him
- reversal of first/ last lines- highlights difference between thinking about him and being with him
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2 techniques/ analysis of renew thy presence/ rustle thy boughs
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- imperitive verbs- she wants him to act
- alliteration- emphasises this desperation and desire for her lover
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2 techniques/ analysis of the smile on your mouth was the deadest thing
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- oxymoron- a smile shouldn’t be dead- emphasises her complete lack of feeling towards him
- reflects how the relationship died
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3 techniques/ analysis of leaves lay on the starving sod
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- lack of physical movement contributes to lifeless atmosphere/ lack of hope
- alliteration- emphasises how the leaves are so still/ unmoving/ unchanging
- alliteration and personification of starving sod- emphasise impression of suffering- lifeless ground reflects dying relationship
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2 techniques/ analysis of keen lessons that love deceives
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- keen= sharp/ strong- these lessons have been painful
- he makes a pessimistic generalisation that all love is deceptive- shows his lack of hope and bitterness about the breakdown of the relationship
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3 techniques/ analysis of like a satellite wrenched from its orbit, go drifting away
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- enjambment- puts unexpected word wrenched at start of line- emphasises how the father found seperation sudden and painful
- negative simile- satellites aren’t meant to fall out of orbit- sense of helplessness and danger AND how the father has stopped being at the centre of his son’s life
- enjambment at end of quote- highlights how the boy turns away from his father to follow the other boys
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2 techniques/ analysis of like a winged seed loosened from its parent stem
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- simile- contrasts “wrenched” earlier on because it’s less painful which shows how the father is coming to terms with what happened
- natural imagery- the father starts to understand that it’s natural
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1 techniques/ analysis of gnaws at my mind still
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- zoomorphism- animalistic and vicious word shows father is still affected by seeing his son go through the tough process of growing up
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3 techniques/ analysis of feeding words onto a blank screen
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- metaphor- contrasts him feeding people with his potatoes which make her actions seem artificial
- computer shows contrast in their lifestyles
- blank screen- lifeless and empty compared to his “singing knuckles” mentioned earlier
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3 techniques/ analysis of his knuckles singing
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- caesura- shifts focus from his ordinary actions to personification
- personification- the delight he feels to emphasise this feeling of him having a less empty life than “blank screen”
- could also show how he’s cold from being ut in nature all day
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3 techniques/ analysis of our souls tap out messages across the icy miles
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- spiritual language- souls- deep and meaningful connection despite distance
- communication brings them together despite distance
- icy- she dislikes being so far away from him
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3 techniques/ analysis of they are waiting for me somewhere beyond Eden Rock
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- present tense- makes scene more vivid
- vague decription (somewhere)- hints that this is an imagined scene
- biblical reference/ religous imagery- garden of eden was a perfect place, which suggests that, for the narrator, this place with his parents is perfect and peaceful
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2 techniques/ analysis of the milk straight from a screw of paper for a cork; slowly sets out
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- detailed description of specific ordinary things- importance to narrator of his memories and the affection and appreciation he has for his parents and the way they did things in their own personal way
- slow actions- tranquil and peaceful memory and idea of the mother and father
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2 techniques/ analysis of my father, twenty-five, in the same suit
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- introduction of each parent - mirror eachother- reflects the closeness of their relationship
- detail of same suit- narrator takes comfort in remembering specific things about his parents and show how precious his memories of his parents are to him (nostalgia)
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3 techniques/ analysis of stumbling behind me, and will not go away
* the follower is now the father and not the narrator- the title refers to both of them at different points in their lives
* the speaker could be frustrated that his father won't go away OR he may be glad they still have a strong bond (he understands what it was like for his father now)
* roles are reversed- the boy was earlier described as stumbling behind his father
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2 techniques/ analysis of I stumbled in his hob-nailed wake
* start of new stanza after a stanza that talks about his father being skilled- emphasises contrast between father's skill and clumsiness of his son- he feels like a failure because he won't grow up to be like his father
* nautical imagery- reference to a ship's wake (path left by a ship moving through water)- image of choppy water emphasises that the son found it difficult to follow his father
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2 techniques/ analysis of the sod rolled over without breaking
* nautical imagery- grassy earth rolling like waves rather than crashing against the shore- the father is so skilled that he can roll the sod smoothly without breaking it (he can navigate the sea without damaging the ship)
* (metaphor)
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5 techniques/ analysis of unreeling years between us. Anchor. Kite.
* metaphor- tapemeasure represents their shared history
* enjambment- imitates how they're crossing into a new phase of their relationship
* metaphor- he's starting to fly but his mother still keeps him secure
* one word sentences- slow pace of poem- he feels apprehensive and thoughtful
* strong bond between him and his mother, his mother is like his safety zone
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2 techniques/ analysis of to breaking point, where something has to give
* metaphor- their relationship needs to change- he is trying to move away and she's trying to hold on
* short line of has to give- emphasises this message
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2 techniques/ analysis of to fall or fly
* imagery of a bird- breaking free of his mother's protection but unsure if he'll succeed without her security
* short line- emphasise this message
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1 techniques/ analysis of marilyn.
* comparison- glamorous/ desirable film star but also s tragic ending where she took her own life- possibly hinting at unexpected unhapiness to come
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3 techniques/ analysis of i'm ten years away from the corner you laugh on
* first three stanzas start with a reminder of distance in time between the narrator's birth and her mum's youth and fun- reflects how she wanted her mum to enjoy her life but how she didn't realise it wouldn't last forever so she wanted her to cherish it
* OR to add an idea of a creeping fate that she was always going to be born and it may have changed her mother's life for the worst
* present tense used for past event- creates a vivid image- she could be imagining it or looking at a photograph
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3 techniques/ analysis of where you sparkle and waltz and laugh before you were mine
* repitition of and/ polsyndeton- emphasises just how many energetic qualities the narrator thinks her mother had
* repetition of before you were mine- emphasises difference between then and now
* this also develops possessive tone by repeating "mine"
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2 techniques/ analysis of high-heeled red shoes, relics
* shoes- show youth, sexuality, freedom and enjoyment, living life on the edge
* relics are sacred religious objects from the past (religous imagery)- emphasises how narrator sees her mother's glamour as precious but how it's in the past and won't return
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3 techniques/ analysis of hands/ swum the distance between us
* swan imagery/ metaphor- reflects how they're following the example of the swans- they inspire them
* natural imagery- show how nature reconnects them/ it was only natural that they'd reconnect and it feels natural/ right
* physical distance crossed but also metaphorically- become closer together emotionally
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2 techniques/ analysis of 'they mate for life' you said
* first time they speak- one small piece of dialogue- shifts focus back onto the couple and the whole tone of their relationship, breaking the silence
* ALSO the voice seems to confirm that they've turned a corner in their relationship and there is hope in the relationship
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2 techniques/ analysis of like boats righting in rough weather
* simile- rough time for relationship but things are becoming more stable
* natural imagery of rough weather to represent their relationship at the start- reflects previous problems in relationship
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2 techniques/ analysis of like vee rowing through Putney
* misundertsood meaning of Putney by western readers- thought to be a london distrcit but is actually punjabi for wife- symbolises how misunderstood british indian population was- relationship between english and indian immigrants is built on misunderstanding
* OR unusual similie/ physical verb- creates humour
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4 techniques/ analysis of making fun at my daddy
* shows lightness and sense of humour in their relationship
* he doesn't mind her poking fun at his parents showing how much he prioritises her
* comical image of rebellion
* also represents rebellion/ rejection of stereotype about arranged marriage
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3 techniques/ analysis of in di worst indian shop on di whole indian road
* hyperbole- creates humour
* highlights contrast between unreliable narrator and his careful father
* he neglects his work for his wife showing how he's distracted but also very fond of her
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2 techniques/ analysis of my bride
* repeats 3 times within poem- he's proud of her and can't stop thinking about her
* "bride" is used instead of wife- hints that the marriage is still new and exciting
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4 techniques/ analysis of i decide to do it free, without a rope or net
* present tense- reader feels like they're witnessing the climb happening- creates sense of adventure
* doing it without safety precautions- adds danger and excitement to the child's game but
* ALSO he feels safe/ comfortable and trusts his grandfather so doesn't need them
* extended metaphor of mountain- sees grandfather as a permanenet, reliable part of his life and something impressive to explore
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2 techniques/ analysis of to a smiling mouth
* grandfather enjoys playing/ spending time with his grandson
* shows closeness and they feel comfortable with eachother- physical closeness of climbing reflects cloe emotional relationship
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techniques/ analysis of i discover the glassy ridge of a scar
* progress in getting to know him
* scar represents a past the climber din't know about- this shows the past experiences of his grandfather and his sheer age/ lifespan
* "ridge" is a part of a mountain- scar is a part of the grandfather and is something to be explored
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2 techniques/ analysis of we caught her, fetched her home at last
* physical verbs- shows agression which emphasises his desire to control her
* we- whole village seems to be involved- adds to sense she's being hunted- this is intimidating for her
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2 techniques/ analysis of her eyes, her hair, her hair!
* repetition- frantic sounding- he's breaking down and losing control of himself and of her- shows how his desire for her is making him crazy
* exclamation- further emphasises this
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3 techniques/ analysis of we chased her, flying like a hare
* natural imagery- tries to justify his actions by making them seem natural
* hunting imagery- suggests her terror
* hare- her fear is expressed physically, like a hunted animal
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2 techniques/ analysis of when us was wed she turned afraid
* wasn't afraid until after she married him- hints that he's responsible for her fear in some way
* however, he doesn't seem to connect the dots with how he might be the reason she's afraid and continues to "hunt" her, making her even more afraid
