Goblin Market - "Their tones waxed loud..."

• In 'Goblin Market', the quote "Their tones waxed loud... lashing their tails they trod and hustled her, elbowed and jostled her, clawed with their nails, barking, mewing hissing, mocking", the use of Personification ("Tones waxed loud") suggests that the goblins' voices are not just increasing in volume but are gaining strength and presence - By attributing the human-like action of "waxing" to their tones, Rossetti heightens the sense of threat, portraying their voices as a growing force that mirrors the increasing danger they pose to Laura
• In 'Goblin Market', the quote "Their tones waxed loud... lashing their tails they trod and hustled her, elbowed and jostled her, clawed with their nails, barking, mewing hissing, mocking", the use of Personification ("Tones waxed loud") transforms the sound of the goblins' voices into something organic and expanding, as if their voices themselves are growing in menace - This personification links the sound to the aggressive physical actions described in the following lines, where the goblins lash out and attack - The increasing volume of their tones reflects the escalation of the goblins’ hostility
• In 'Goblin Market', the quote "Their tones waxed loud... lashing their tails they trod and hustled her, elbowed and jostled her, clawed with their nails, barking, mewing hissing, mocking", the use of Personification ("Tones waxed loud") suggests an inevitable, oppressive force building within Laura’s environment, symbolizing her increasing psychological pressure - The goblins’ voices become an external manifestation of her inner conflict, emphasizing the tension between the pleasure she seeks and the consequences of indulging in it - As their tones grow louder, the psychological suffocation intensifies, making it difficult for Laura to escape
• In 'Goblin Market', the quote "Their tones waxed loud... lashing their tails they trod and hustled her, elbowed and jostled her, clawed with their nails, barking, mewing hissing, mocking", the use of Personification ("Tones waxed loud") traditionally refers to the moon's increasing fullness, which personifies the goblins' voices as a natural, unstoppable force - This links their tones to the predatory instincts of animals, making the goblins’ calls seem like a force of nature - inevitable and all-consuming - The personification reinforces the idea that Laura is being drawn into something she cannot resist or control
• In 'Goblin Market', the quote "Their tones waxed loud... lashing their tails they trod and hustled her, elbowed and jostled her, clawed with their nails, barking, mewing hissing, mocking", the use of Personification ("Tones waxed loud") suggests a sense of growing dominance and control - The loudness of the goblins' tones parallels their increasing power over Laura - This personification indicates that the goblins’ influence is not just external but begins to dominate the atmosphere around Laura, foreshadowing her eventual submission to their desires
• In 'Goblin Market', the quote "Their tones waxed loud... lashing their tails they trod and hustled her, elbowed and jostled her, clawed with their nails, barking, mewing hissing, mocking", the use of Onomatopoeic, Asyndetic Listing imitates animal sounds, bringing to life the goblins as predatory creatures - These sounds convey aggression and dominance, enhancing the sense of danger Laura faces as the goblins surround her - The animalistic noises suggest that the goblins are not human, but instead, they are wild, uncontrollable forces of nature
• In 'Goblin Market', the quote "Their tones waxed loud... lashing their tails they trod and hustled her, elbowed and jostled her, clawed with their nails, barking, mewing hissing, mocking", the use of Onomatopoeic, Asyndetic Listing creates a fast-paced rhythm, mirroring the chaotic and violent actions of the goblins - The absence of conjunctions intensifies the sense of urgency and overwhelming aggression - This structure suggests that the goblins’ actions are happening so rapidly that there is no time for Laura to react or escape
• In 'Goblin Market', the quote "Their tones waxed loud... lashing their tails they trod and hustled her, elbowed and jostled her, clawed with their nails, barking, mewing hissing, mocking", the use of Onomatopoeic, Asyndetic Listing conveys a sense of an unstoppable force and inevitability - The verbs are strung together without pause, creating an unstoppable torrent of action that overwhelms Laura - It suggests that once the goblins begin their assault, there is no turning back, highlighting the relentless nature of their pursuit
• In 'Goblin Market', the quote "Their tones waxed loud... lashing their tails they trod and hustled her, elbowed and jostled her, clawed with their nails, barking, mewing hissing, mocking", the use of Onomatopoeic, Asyndetic Listing builds a sense of confusion and disorder - The sounds make the scene feel disorienting, while the verbs increase the physical violence in rapid succession - Together, they emphasize Laura’s helplessness and the overwhelming nature of the goblins' attack
• In 'Goblin Market', the quote "Their tones waxed loud... lashing their tails they trod and hustled her, elbowed and jostled her, clawed with their nails, barking, mewing hissing, mocking", the use of Onomatopoeic, Asyndetic Listing not only liken the goblins to animals, stripping them of their human traits, but also heighten the sensory experience aurally - These sounds engage the reader’s sense of hearing, intensifying the chaotic, unsettling atmosphere of the scene - They suggest that the goblins are driven by uncontrollable impulses, and their power is ungovernable - By portraying them in this way, Rossetti conveys the loss of human rationality and the triumph of wild, uncontrollable forces - The harsh, discordant noises amplify the sense of danger and urgency, making it feel as if the reader, like Laura, is being engulfed by a barrage of primal, instinct-driven entities
• In 'Goblin Market', the quote "Their tones waxed loud... lashing their tails they trod and hustled her, elbowed and jostled her, clawed with their nails, barking, mewing hissing, mocking", the use of Sibilant, Zoomorphic Metaphor portrays the goblins as predatory creatures, likening them to aggressive animals rather than human beings - This dehumanizes the goblins and reinforces their primal, animalistic nature - Their actions are no longer driven by reason but by instinct and hunger, heightening the sense of danger and unease
• In 'Goblin Market', the quote "Their tones waxed loud... lashing their tails they trod and hustled her, elbowed and jostled her, clawed with their nails, barking, mewing hissing, mocking", the use of Sibilant, Zoomorphic Metaphor creates a hissing, snake-like quality to the goblins' actions - The repeated "s" sound heightens the tension in the scene and evokes a sense of danger, as if the goblins are closing in on Laura like serpents - The smooth, almost whispering quality of sibilance suggests something sneaky and malevolent, increasing the sense of threat
• In 'Goblin Market', the quote "Their tones waxed loud... lashing their tails they trod and hustled her, elbowed and jostled her, clawed with their nails, barking, mewing hissing, mocking", the use of Sibilant, Zoomorphic Metaphor suggests that the goblins' animalistic traits are not just superficial but fundamental to their nature - The sibilant sounds mimic the sounds of predators, such as snakes or cats, which are often associated with stealth and danger - This sonic quality further deepens the reader's understanding of the goblins as creatures driven by instinct and devoid of human empathy
• In 'Goblin Market', the quote "Their tones waxed loud... lashing their tails they trod and hustled her, elbowed and jostled her, clawed with their nails, barking, mewing hissing, mocking", the use of Sibilant, Zoomorphic Metaphor strips the goblins of any human qualities, replacing them with animal traits that emphasize their savagery - This transformation signals a loss of humanity and rationality, suggesting that the goblins are not capable of reasoned thought but are instead motivated purely by base, animalistic urges - The dehumanization of the goblins elevates the sense of otherness and danger surrounding them
• In 'Goblin Market', the quote "Their tones waxed loud... lashing their tails they trod and hustled her, elbowed and jostled her, clawed with their nails, barking, mewing hissing, mocking", the use of Sibilant, Zoomorphic Metaphor work together to create a visceral sense of threat and unease - The repetition of "s" sounds makes the goblins' approach feel relentless and ominous, while the animal imagery reinforces the sense of them as a horde of predatory creatures - The combination of these techniques intensifies the reader’s experience, making the goblins’ actions feel like an unavoidable, instinctual force closing in on Laura