The phrase ‘heart fit to break’ links to the iambic tetrameter breaking as the speaker’s heart is breaking, and so does the pattern. Form is used to tell the story of ‘Porphyria’s Lover’ as the rhyme scheme shows the instability of both their relationship, and the lover’s apparent lack of sanity, whilst the iambic tetrameter shows that Porphyria’s lover is heartbroken because of this. The structure of the poem is another useful aspect that Browning uses to tell the story. ‘Porphyria’s Lover’ has been written in one long stanza, rather than in lots of stanzas. This not only builds up the excitement in the reader, but also builds tension as to what the lover will do and when.
This shows that he was often apart from those he cared about and had to learn to deal with this, he did this by managing to still feel them in a spiritual sense. The first stanza’s purpose is to compose his lover down and to start to make her understand why she should not be sad at his departure. When Donne says “As virtuous men pass mildly away” he is saying that good, honest men have nothing to fear in the afterlife. He is using connotations of death to calm her. The use of the adverb “mildly” makes the situation seem much less scary and daunting and the verb “whisper” is a very calming word which suits the intention of the stanza.
On the other hand, Tennyson depreciates the soldiers, making them seem idiotic with phrases such as ‘Some one had blunder’d’. This causes the reader to feel sympathy for them, as it mentions their death at the end of the stanza, so it gives the impression that they know no better. Another difference is cause by repetition. In ‘Futility’, the poet refers to the image of being awoken using the words ‘woke’, ‘awoke’, and ‘rouse’. This gives the impression that there is still hope for the soldiers which induces a sense of optimism within the many feelings of the reader; which could also be motivation to read the rest of the poem.
Just like we were before.” These lines are both short and even though he is making deceptive promises they sound confident and honest. Hemingway creates an allusion of honesty and trustworthiness in the man by not being too wordy or indirect. The certainty of the man is reflected in the definitiveness of the sentences. The decisive way he states his opinion, along with his diction, help him to show the aftereffects of the abortion in the way he wants. He is able to predict the outcome of the operation to her by using vague words such as “fine”.
Another device used is the “ABAB” rhyme scheme which is a repetition in the speaker’s voice, as if the questions are simply monotonous. Also by making almost every line a question, the reader starts to wonder if the narrator can even hear the echo voice, because if he did, maybe he would state that in the poem. Pack uses these devices to create a wall barrier between the two speakers enough that it is clear that two people are speaking, but clear enough that they cannot see each
Elizabeth Barrett makes a connection to death and portrays ideas of mortality in relation to love. Her lack of experience due to her isolation and illness are contextual factors contributing to her mindset of the uncertainty of love, this is why she believes it is death that is after her. Her uncertainties and discomfort about love are furthered explored with the use of archaic language in sonnet 13. “Wilt though have me fashion into speech,” This distances the persona from the audience and conveys her discomfort of being asked to express her love. This shows that her love is not clear in these earlier stages of their relationship.
Characterisation: Dr. Seward. His role in this chapter: Much of what happens in this section involves him – whether it is having to deal with Renfield or trying to surmount with the fact that Lucy, his love, chose his close friend instead of him. Much of these chapters are from his pinot of view, which we read from his diary. Major contributions to the text: From when we first meet Seward as a man who seems dispirited with his rejection from Lucy, we find that he is a strong character. He does not be jealous or angry of the situation, even though he still loves Lucy but instead invited Holmwood over for a drink!
This first-person style of narration establishes a more personal connection between the reader and the narrator, who in this case is also the main character. In "The Cask of Amontillado" the narrator often talks to the audience in a very familiar tone, as if he knows the reader: "You, who so well know the nature of my soul, will not suppose, however, that I gave utterance to a threat" (Poe, 618). This is one of the first lines of the story, but it is spoken as if the narrator were good friends with the reader. This proverbially allows the narrator to open up right away and tell his story fully and in detail. This
This change in Lewis is apparent when he describes the opera as being about “important things, like love and fidelity” and when he reacts genuinely hurt to when he discovers that his girlfriend Lucy has been having sex with Nick. Ultimately Lewis ends his relationship with Lucy because of their conflicting principles. In addition, Lewis also benefits from the production through his partnership with the mentally ill as he is able to understand what the “insane” people are really like. Before Lewis held very stereotypical views of the ill and feared that one of them might “forget to take their medication and go berserk.” Lewis’ stage directions were spoken with “hesitation” , showing a lack in confidence, but through the progression of “Cosi Fan Tutte” Lewis forms
Symbolism in “The Cask of Amontillado” The symbolism throughout Edgar Allen Poe’s “The Cask of Amontillado” constantly pair similar ideas that contradict each other. The characters are unaware of the symbolic details in conversations or events that occur throughout the story. The reader may find him/her self siding with Montresor since we have all been insulted at one time or another, but that doesn’t constitute revenge to the point of killing a person. Literature containing symbolism can be interpreted or viewed differently by the reader. Poe put much effort and thought into the details of his literature, he painted a descriptive picture for the reader matter how dark and dreary.