Valentine Explanations Flashcards
- “It is a moon wrapped in brown paper.”
shows the positivity experienced at the start of the relationship by the grand romantic symbol of ‘moon’ (onion). shows the pain + distress that a relationship can also cause, coming with tears - layers of onion shows complexity of relationship. Shows it isn’t a usual gift. contrast of moon as romantic symbol + dull brown paper.
“like the careful undressing of love.”
Shows you need to be gentle with your partner. highlights the intimacy in a relationship
“It will blind you with tears”
play on phrase ‘love is blind’. shows that a relationship is not all positive but has its downs too, which may lead to tears and sadness.
“wobbling photo of grief”
this has negative connotations and suggests pain and hurting, contrasts with the happy and hopeful love from earlier, shows relationships aren’t always perfect.
“I am trying to be truthful.”
there is sincerity in this line, as if talking to their lover, begging them not to judge and justify what she has said so far. she is stressing the importance of honest and openness in a relationship.
“Not a cute card of a kissogram”
alliteration - soothing tone. this is referencing the first live, showing her complete rejection of traditional valentines day gifts and symbols.
“fierce kiss will stay on your lips”
extended metaphor - like taste of onion will linger, so may a relationship be hard to leave behind. ‘fierce’ has darker and more negative associations which highlights complex nature of love. sounds threatening, danger.
“shrink to a wedding ring”
suggests relationship has become claustrophobic and restrictive - constraints of marriage.
“Lethal.”
intensity of relationship may lead to destruction. short sentence implies danger.
