The function of imagery in the mid-sixteenth century play Othello by William Shakespeare is to aid characterisation and define meaning in the play. The antagonist Iago is defined through many different images‚ Some being the use of poison and soporifics‚ sleeping agents‚ to show his true evil and sadistic nature. Othello’s character is also shaped by much imagery such as the animalistic‚ black and white‚ and horse images which indicates his lustful‚ sexual nature. Characterisation of women is heavily
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about overcoming them. Throughout Doris Lessing’s “Through the Tunnel”‚ she uses numerous literary techniques in order to make the reader sympathize for Jerry‚ the story’s protagonist. Most notably‚ Lessing uses a plethora of imagery to give a mind- blowing vision on what is happening. She also uses symbolism‚ which gives us a deeper meaning than what is on the surface. Not to mention‚ during the story‚ her distinct tone changes dramatically. These techniques are all used in order to fully express
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Swamps are often seen as negative or even scary. They are the subject of fear or mystery. However in the poem “The Swamp”‚ the author develops a complex relationship with the swamp through language the formation of the poem and imagery. The poem is presented with a unique formation. The descension of the poems words adds a sense of panic. It begins with long lines only to taper off into short strokes. This cultivates a feeling of being trapped or close within the swamp itself. The author fears what
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The word "symbol" came to the English language from the Greek "sýmbolon"- syn- meaning "together" and "bolē"meaning "a throw"‚ having the approximate meaning of "to throw together".Symbols are objects‚ characters‚ or other concrete representations of ideas‚ concepts‚ or other abstractions.Symbols‚ whether verbal or nonverbal are those representations consisting of sounds‚ marks‚ objects or expressions‚ which produce the feeling of loyalty to the nation. In the name of scared symbols the citizens
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situation in Palestine and how he relates to it‚ the actual situation in Palestine and his one and only desire. The poet’s purpose is to take us on an emotional journey of his melancholy using simple terms intertwined together to form metaphors and imagery that best portrait the morbid and sad image of Palestine. He is addressing anyone who has affinity towards the subject of Palestine or otherwise. First‚ he talks about a major sadness in his poem “A gentle Rain in a distant autumn” (01‚02‚03
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George Orwell uses tone and diction in his book to mold the scene of 1984 into a gloomy‚ dark and depressing set. He begins with setting the time of day‚ thirteen. Choosing "thirteen" instead of one Orwell sets a tone of an over militarized nation. He then moves on to using "boiled cabbage and old rag mats"; an all-enveloping‚ oppressive smell one couldn’t wish on even on their worst enemy. The combination of these two along with the babbling telescreen‚ snooping police‚ and contrived posters anchor
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changed the tone of romantic poetry with his sonnet “My mistress’ eyes are nothing like the sun”. He wanted the readers to see a different side of what beauty was he wanted them to see a more realistic view of a women. In the 1600 time frame the writers made women seems so prefect and angelic; which is not at all the way most women really look. Shakespeare seems to want the reader to look at the true mean of love not the physical aspects of beauty which will fade in time. Shakespeare’s use of sarcasm
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MERGEFORMAT �1� The use of Symbols and Allegory in Edgar Allen Poe ’s ’The Raven ’ The word "gothic" evokes feelings of doom‚ depression‚ death and decay. It suggests old extravagant cathedrals and falling down buildings. "Gothic" also suggests doomed relationships and lost loved ones. Gothic literature is meant to scare readers as well as to remind readers of their own darkness‚ of the darkness that they are capable of being. In the gothic poem ’The Raven‚ ’ Edgar Allen Poe uses symbols and allusions
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Use of Imagery and Figurative Language in “Facing It” by Yusef Komunyakaa In his poem‚ “Facing It”‚ Yusef Komunyakaa describes his ambivalent emotions towards the Vietnam War of which he was a veteran. Reflecting on his experiences‚ Yusef expresses his conflicting feelings about the Vietnam War and his feelings about how racism has played a part in America’s history. By using visual imagery and metaphoric language throughout the poem‚ Yusef is able to reflect the sad and confused emotions he
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How does Harper Lee use the symbol of the mockingbird? According to the novel To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee‚ “it’s a sin to kill a mockingbird.” So‚ mockingbirds are harmless‚ innocent creatures‚ and killing them is wrong‚ because they don’t hurt anyone. The mockingbird represents innocence and purity. After all it only sings for us to hear its music‚ they don’t bother us or harm us. So‚ to kill a mockingbird is a sin because you destroy innocence. Throughout the book‚ a number of characters
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