Interpretation Of The Poem'sticky As Bluebeard's '

Imagery plays a very vital role in this poem and it helps with the interpretation of the poem. Onomatopoeia such as ‘’the thinkling bottom’’, Alliteration such as ‘’Big dark blobs burned’’, diction such as ‘’sweet like a thickened wine’’ and similes such as ‘’sticky as Bluebeard’s’’ allows the reader to feel like they’re also blueberry picking.The imagery in the poem references blood and flesh, which adds to the extended and dark metaphor.

The poem blackberry picking isn’t just about a boy picking blackberries it is a depiction of a boy growing up from been innocent to been experienced. ‘’At first, just one, a glossy purple clot’’ this quote symbolizes youth, hope and expectation. ‘’Leaving stains upon the tongue and lust for picking’’ this