Stanza 4 - Mrs Tilscher's Class Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
“That feverish”
A
Connotations of flustered/agitated mood.
2
Q
“Air tasted of electricity”
A
Metaphor implies there’s new energy and excitement fuelling the kids.
3
Q
“Tangible alarm”
A
School bell now creates a state of stress and excitement.
4
Q
“You asked her how you were born”
A
Not part of the teachers innocence.
5
Q
“Smiled and turned away”
A
Her help and security is no longer there. Line break mimics te new division between teacher and pupil.
6
Q
“Ran through the gates”
A
The fear has translated into the urge to experience life, leaving Mrs T’s classroom behind.
7
Q
“Split open into a thunderstorm”
A
Final release of pent up feelings. Implies there’s danger out there and she is racing into a world that will do little to protect her.
