Tall Flashcards
(5 cards)
“All they ever told her was hush.”
Analysis: The repetition of “hush” throughout the poem reinforces how women are constantly silenced.
Themes: Oppression, gender roles, societal expectations—women are expected to be quiet and compliant.
“She was pure sound.”
Analysis: This metaphor suggests that she has become an unstoppable force, no longer able to be silenced.
Interpretation: Could symbolize reclaiming female identity and voice.
“Men’s eyes bulged.”
Analysis: Their exaggerated reaction suggests discomfort at a woman expressing herself so openly.
Themes: Male discomfort with female power, showing how society resists change.
“The world grew small.”
Analysis: This could mean that once she finds her voice, everything else seems insignificant in comparison.
Interpretation: Women’s voices have the power to reshape perspectives.
“She had to be hushed.”
Analysis: The passive tone suggests external forces trying to suppress her.
Wider Meaning: Highlights how throughout history, outspoken women have been punished, silenced, or erased.
