QUOTES

• TWMMS

  • "I say her phrases to myself"
  • nostalgic tone
  • the use of pronouns highlight close relationship that she has with her mother, nostalgic as she's worried and this calms her down
• TWMMS

  • "the day and ever"
  • repetition
  • the persona repeats what her mum always said but not only does she miss her, but it emphasises the love she has for her past
• VALENTINE

  • "wobbling photo of grief"
  • this suggests grief, mourning, despair
  • this highlights impact of persona's breakup because it has altered how she views love; it can be a toxic thing that causes pain
• RULE:

  • what it suggests (commonality)
  • commonality
  • refer to question
• VALENTINE

  • "possessive and faithful"
  • this suggests controlling, dangerous, manipulative
  • the memory of the breakup has caused the persona to understand the negative side of relationships
• ORIGINALLY

  • "Your accent wrong"
  • short sentence - sharp impact to explain how the persona felt isolated and left out from her new environment, as a result of her move
• ORIGINALLY

  • "skelf of shame"
  • this metaphor highlights the everlasting attachment of the persona to her home. This memory of moving house caused her isolation as she feels different from others, almost embarrassed
• ORIGINALLY

  • "Originally? And I hesitate"
  • rhetorical question shows that the persona is truly uncertain about her identity because she has moved which is a memory that still causes confusion