In addition, the onomatopoeia word ‘click’ emphasises his anger because of his sharp aggressive ‘ck’ sound. Secondly he begins to use harsh and aggressive words, for example the word ‘thrust’ is a very harsh and unwelcome word, and it sounds very violent and aggressive. In this poem Afrika uses the symbol of “weeds” as the weeds are unwelcome, the weeds and Afrika are similar because they are unwelcome as they are both outsiders. Afrika’s hatred for what he believes it continually discriminated, this it shown as a symbol with the ‘whites only inn’, Afrika uses a word ‘brash’ which shows his vulgar, garnish and ostentations into appearance. Also alliteration is used in ‘guards at the gatepost’ with its aggressive ‘g’ sound, to reveal how intimidating it feels.
For example, the violent verb 'thrown' highlights the power and danger of the sea. The fact that she's saying 'it would not be difficult to break bones' further emphasises this. Also, the repetition of the verb 'thrown' is perhaps used to show the force and frequency of the weather which therefore conveys a sense of struggle. In addition, the repetition of the word 'tugged' suggests desperation and
The words “Riot Squad” suggests a sense of violence and fear as a riot squad is usually only necessary in violent and horrific times. The words “Exclamation marks” conveys a sense of surprise, panic and loud noises. This perfectly describes the way that the public would have felt when they saw the riot squad. In a similar way, the poet in The Drum uses the sound of the drum as a metaphor of the sounds of war. “I hate that drum's discordant sound” is the source of his tension and fear at the war; the use of the word “discordant” mirrors his own inner conflict at the war and how he feels about it.
He often uses very hateful words and foreshadows what is to come in the future. In his final speech in this scene he uses the words, ‘...convert to bitterest gall’. The use of the word ‘gall’ which translates to poison gives us the impression that Tybalt would rather Romeo dead and out of his way. It also shows his anger towards Romeo making us wonder as to what is going to happen between the two of them. This quote indicates that they may be a fierce battle between the two as t shows plotting and cursing.
Reflection: Jealousy is one of the main concepts that is prominent throughout the duration of the literature. The literature is raw that it emphasises what it means to be manipulated into feeling betrayed all due to the cause of the perplex success of Iago’s actions towards manipulating Othello. Jealousy is fuelled by the so called “circumstantial evidence” that Iago had filled into Othello’s head. Both Iago and Othello are filled with jealousy however it is interesting to see what caused Iago to manipulate Othello and it was jealousy itself. A jealous motive that has turned into a strong desire to destroy Othello’s life is shown from the quote; “I hate the Moor; And it is thought abroad that 'twixt my sheets 'Has done my office.
The Planners is a poem where Boey Kim Cheng describes how the planners effect the nature in a negative way. He talks about how every single thing is constructed to the point of perfection, where seeming human is a mistake. History is erased to make way for buildings made of glass and steel. Boey Kim Cheng portrays his distaste and disapproval of the planners in the poem and uses an accusatory tone to point out how they're craving and planning for perfection. And this is shown in the first three lines of the second stanze where the poet writes "They erase the flaws, the blemishes of the past, knock off useless blocs with dental dexterity."
The word ‘grabbed’ sounds quite desperate. This adds to the impression pf care. Then: “Alone he staggered” This phrase dramatically adds to the vivid image in the mind of the reader by using the word ‘Alone’. This connotes vulnerability and leaves the soldier very exposed to attack. ‘Staggered’ connotes weakness, as if every ‘step’ is a challenge.
Thomas Hardy’s three-stanza, fourteen-line poem, “Hap,” is a rather depressing look at how suffering is occasionally caused purely by chance, rather than it being deserved, through karma, or a higher power. Hardy wastes no time explaining what will be mentioned in his poem. The word “hap” means ‘that which happens by chance,’ and is a root of the word ‘happenstance.’ In the first eight lines of his poem, the speaker insists that he would die in righteous anger at his pain, if only an all powerful and sadistic God would mock at and toy with him by saying that his suffering –which was undeserved-, has been wanted by God in his delight: If but some vengeful god would call to me From up the sky, and laugh: “Thou suffering thing,” Know that thy sorrow is in my ecstasy, That thy love’s loss is my hate’s profiting!” In lines five, six, seven, and eight, the speaker states that his suffering would be a little bit more easily bared if that sadistic and all-powerful God caused it: Then I would bear it, clench myself, and die, Steeled by the sense of ire unmerited; Half-eased in that a Powerfuller than I Had willed and meted me the tears I shed. The speaker explains his emotions would be ‘steeled’ and ‘half-eased’ by the fact that it was not his fault. He would find solace in the fact that there was nothing he could do.
English Commentary on Stephen Crane’s ‘The Open Boat, A tale of the sea’. This extract from Stephen Crane’s “The open boat, A tale of the sea (1897)” describes a crew of men stranded in the sea in a life boat, and unable to reach land. It depicts the helplessness of the crew and their disappointments. In this process Crane shows that in helpless situations, one blames other individuals or the metaphysical fate. Under their extreme and dire situations, Crane shows how negative emotions regarding the people on land, such as cowardice and incompetency, emanate from the frustrations and disappointments of the men on the boat.
The Planners is a poem where Boey Kim Cheng describes how the planners effect the nature in a negative way. He talks about how every single thing is constructed to the point of perfection, where seeming human is a mistake. History is erased to make way for buildings made of glass and steel. Boey Kim Cheng portrays his distaste and disapproval of the planners in the poem and uses an accusatory tone to point out how they're craving and planning for perfection. And this is shown in the first three lines of the second stanze where the poet writes "They erase the flaws, the blemishes of the past, knock off useless blocs with dental dexterity."