the capital Flashcards
(9 cards)
how is the city presented
as wealthy but morally and emotionally empty
what does the fancy rich neighbourhood seem like
fake and unsettling
the rich are
bored and greedy
what are the rich people doing
they look like they’re waiting for something exciting to happen but not doing anything meaningfull- wasting money and hope for entertainment
the city has romance, money and multicultures but
is full of false promises and lacks real joy and warmth
why do people believe they can do whatever they want
because they’re not bound to conventional expectations
what does the 4th stanza do
exposes the hidden suffering of urban life and shows how people are treated as disposable
tone is
dark and critical, highlighting exploitation and loneliness
so what does the poem show
divide between rich and poor
