Also, the repetition of the use of natural elements allows the reader to get to know the woman as connected to nature while giving us a strong sense of wide open spaces. She speaks of “Sun, rain, curving sky Mountain, oceans, lead and stone.” She only mentions the freest, broadest places such as the ocean and mountains. She mentions areas where one can get lost; giving us an insight into her conscience and her desires. Angelou also uses a lot of personification. “Shine on me, sunshine” Angelou speaks to the elements of weather.
By that, her will power to change the balance between men and women in sport, is made evident, as well as her endeavour to cross the line of prejudice towards women in sports. The sail is decorated by signs of “BT”: a communication company; this shows her sponsors and the support she has for her good cause as well as her contact and ties with other women for the same cause, and who are there to support her, even from a very large distance. Furthermore, Ellen Mac Arthur’s resolute gaze ahead expresses her hope and certitude of a clear future for women. In addition, the sun penetrating through the clouds suggests a bright forthcoming and the beginning of a change in sport for women. In the background, there are many clouds, and the sea is tormented; the dark colour identifies the difficulty of the voyage she is undertaking, as well as the dangers she will encounter.
In the poem 'Last seen 12.10am...' Dawe examines the response of the protagonist whether they are positive or negative. In the related text of the DVD cover 'Not without my Daughter' it visually represents the way travellers will respond to hardships. In 'Last seen 12.10am...' Dawe has successfully employed many literary techniques in showing that a traveller responds to hardships with a positive attitude and how vital it is when undertaking a physical journey. In this poem it is evident that the mother who is the traveller, is quite optimistic and determined to find her lost daughter despite all the constant negativity that surrounds her. The quote 'Advised by acquaintances and plagued by phone pranksters', informs us of the challenges that the mother has had to endure whilst on her journey.
Chopin’s main method of shaping Edna’s identity in particular is arguably through her surroundings and those she seeks company with. The most obvious example of a surrounding that has a certain influence on Edna is of course the sea. Living in land-locked New Orleans for the entirety of her life, the sight of the sea is made out to be fascinating to Edna; it implants a thought to explore in her inquisitive mind. This curiosity is expressed as ‘Edna Pontellier, casting her eyes about, had finally kept them at rest upon the sea’, displaying that this is all she can really focus on and is all she is currently interested in. The sea in many ways seems to actually be a symbol for Edna’s ‘awakening’, the most obvious example of this coming during chapter 6, our first sight of Edna discovering herself.
She lives off of the work of muscle and sweat and lives free of the outside influences of the city, it's people and their expectations, which she continually ignores or defies. He life, her values, and her beauty have seem to flourish, or blossom from the soil of the country; where her roots will feed and she will continue to grow, with the wild spirit which provides such an abundances of aesthetic to her character as well as the story as a whole. Jim and Antonia's personal involvement with each other has rooted from their childhood, so naturally an immense bond of respect and love will develop. And though, as characters, they differ to a great extent, they have always prove to be compatible. Their love for each other derives from that
Dickinson often writes on the power of words. The strongest voice Dickinson has is her own; however, this voice is really only seen in her poetry. Poetry becomes her language and her way to communicate with the outside world. She also shows a strong relationship between nature and her poetry. Nature becomes a symbol in her writing to explain the complexity of her relationships, in this particular poem links nature to hope.
Mrs. Yvette Anderson English 125: Introduction to Literature Instructor Morrin November 20,2012 In Jean Rhys’ “Used to Live Here Once”, there are several important literary elements that make the short story interesting and a work of art. This paper will discuss the pivotal roles that setting and symbolism play in conveying the character’s journey in Rhys’ work. As defined in chapter 6 of “Journey into Literature”, setting is the time or place in which the action occurs. The setting also places boundaries around the action and defines the environment in which conflicts can be witnessed. Clugston further defines setting as the literary element that provides social perspective of manners and customs, and the concept of local color.
Chopin’s main method of shaping Edna’s identity in particular is arguably through her surroundings and those she seeks company with. The most obvious example of a surrounding that has a certain influence on Edna is of course the sea. Living in land-locked New Orleans for the entirety of her life, the sight of the sea is made out to be fascinating to Edna; it implants a thought to explore in her inquisitive mind. This curiosity is expressed as ‘Edna Pontellier, casting her eyes about, had finally kept them at rest upon the sea’, displaying that this is all she can really focus on and is all she is currently interested in. The sea in many ways seems to actually be a symbol for Edna’s ‘awakening’, the most obvious example of this coming during chapter 6, our first sight of Edna discovering herself.
English Song Essay - Norah Jones 'In the Morning' Tunes, lyrics, poetic techniques and music are all very important components of popular songs (and unpopular songs). They can serve as evidence of people, places, things and attitudes in the past, present or future. The song “In the Morning” sang by Norah Jones and written by Adam Levy, provides many poetic techniques that poets use in their poems. This song uses many of these techniques including metaphors, similes, alliteration, moods and rhyme. These aspects are all very important in song lyrics for an artist to deliver a meaning from a song.
Some of these examples include imagery, figurative language, and diction. The author uses diction by using the word “abash” and “gale” which may not be necessarily easy words to understand “And sweetest in the gale is heard”. The purpose is to help the reader feel deeply into the poem because hope is everywhere and it is an emotional affection. Hope is available to people in and during difficult situations. Hope can be determined in multiple ways; it may mean something differently as what you would have thought it was.