Goblin Market - "Sweet-tooth Laura spoke in haste"

• In 'Goblin Market', the quote "Sweet-tooth Laura spoke in haste... Buy from us with a golden curl. She clipped a precious golden lock, she dropped a tear more rare than pearl, then sucked their fruit globes fair or red", the use of Metonym ("Sweet-tooth") for Laura's deep, insatiable desire, not only for the fruit but for indulgence in general - It emphasizes her weakness for sensory pleasures and hints at the broader theme of temptation throughout the poem - This metonym simplifies and intensifies her character, framing her as someone driven by craving
• In 'Goblin Market', the quote "Sweet-tooth Laura spoke in haste... Buy from us with a golden curl. She clipped a precious golden lock, she dropped a tear more rare than pearl, then sucked their fruit globes fair or red", the use of Metonym ("Sweet-tooth") functions as a metonym for innocence, as it traditionally refers to a child’s innocent affection for sugary treats - In Laura’s case, this childish desire is linked to her naivety, which she sacrifices for the forbidden fruit - The use of this metonym highlights the innocence she loses when she gives in to temptation
• In 'Goblin Market', the quote "Sweet-tooth Laura spoke in haste... Buy from us with a golden curl. She clipped a precious golden lock, she dropped a tear more rare than pearl, then sucked their fruit globes fair or red", the use of Metonym ("Sweet-tooth") represents Laura's impulsive nature, emphasizing her lack of control over her desires - Her immediate response to the goblins' offers reflects a character driven by primal urges, rather than rational thought - This metonym suggests that her craving is instinctual, not considered or deliberate
• In 'Goblin Market', the quote "Sweet-tooth Laura spoke in haste... Buy from us with a golden curl. She clipped a precious golden lock, she dropped a tear more rare than pearl, then sucked their fruit globes fair or red", the use of Metonym ("Sweet-tooth") for consumerism, with Laura symbolically offering herself in exchange for the goblins’ fruit - The phrase captures how she exchanges something valuable - her hair and tears - for temporary gratification - This metonym reflects broader themes of materialism and the costs of indulgence in the poem
• In 'Goblin Market', the quote "Sweet-tooth Laura spoke in haste... Buy from us with a golden curl. She clipped a precious golden lock, she dropped a tear more rare than pearl, then sucked their fruit globes fair or red", the use of Metonym ("Sweet-tooth") can be interpreted as a representation of Laura’s Id, the Freudian part of the psyche driven by primal desires and instant gratification - Her impulsive craving for the goblin fruits reflects the id’s unchecked urges, acting without regard for consequences or morality - This aligns with Laura’s actions, as she impulsively seeks pleasure and succumbs to temptation, disregarding the warnings of her sister Lizzie and the potential dangers
• In 'Goblin Market', the quote "Sweet-tooth Laura spoke in haste... Buy from us with a golden curl. She clipped a precious golden lock, she dropped a tear more rare than pearl, then sucked their fruit globes fair or red", the use of Hyperbolic Metaphor ("Golden Curl... tear more rare than pearl") amplify the value of what Laura sacrifices - Her golden hair represents purity and innocence, while the tear symbolizes a rare emotional vulnerability - By exaggerating their worth, Rossetti emphasizes the high price Laura pays for her indulgence in the forbidden fruit
• In 'Goblin Market', the quote "Sweet-tooth Laura spoke in haste... Buy from us with a golden curl. She clipped a precious golden lock, she dropped a tear more rare than pearl, then sucked their fruit globes fair or red", the use of Hyperbolic Metaphor ("Golden Curl... tear more rare than pearl") elevates Laura's tear to a sacrificial offering, akin to something sacred - The exaggeration suggests that Laura's tear is a priceless act of surrender, echoing religious imagery of sacrifice - This magnification reflects the gravity of her transgression, as though she is offering a part of her soul in exchange for the fruit, aligning with a Faustian-like pact
• In 'Goblin Market', the quote "Sweet-tooth Laura spoke in haste... Buy from us with a golden curl. She clipped a precious golden lock, she dropped a tear more rare than pearl, then sucked their fruit globes fair or red", the use of Hyperbolic Metaphor ("Golden Curl... tear more rare than pearl") convey the emotional and physical toll of Laura’s decision - The exaggeration highlights the significance of what she gives up in her pursuit of pleasure - This suggests that her moment of indulgence costs her more than she realizes, affecting both her inner self and her external appearance
• In 'Goblin Market', the quote "Sweet-tooth Laura spoke in haste... Buy from us with a golden curl. She clipped a precious golden lock, she dropped a tear more rare than pearl, then sucked their fruit globes fair or red", the use of Hyperbolic Metaphor ("Golden Curl... tear more rare than pearl") associated with Laura’s hair and tear idealizes her initial purity and youthfulness - Her "golden curl" and "tear more rare than pearl" are not just ordinary things but represent something precious and unattainable - This exaggeration underscores how her initial innocence is perceived as something to be revered, which makes her fall from grace even more tragic
• In 'Goblin Market', the quote "Sweet-tooth Laura spoke in haste... Buy from us with a golden curl. She clipped a precious golden lock, she dropped a tear more rare than pearl, then sucked their fruit globes fair or red", the use of Hyperbolic Metaphor ("Golden Curl... tear more rare than pearl") suggests that the goblins demand and receive something of immense value in exchange for their fruits - By elevating these symbols of innocence, Rossetti highlights the seductiveness of the goblins' offer, which seems to promise fulfilment but ultimately leads to loss - This exaggerated value implies the cost of yielding to temptation is far greater than Laura anticipates
• In 'Goblin Market', the quote "Sweet-tooth Laura spoke in haste... Buy from us with a golden curl. She clipped a precious golden lock, she dropped a tear more rare than pearl, then sucked their fruit globes fair or red", the use of Euphemism ("Sucked their fruit globes fair or red") acts as a euphemism for sexual indulgence - The verb "sucked" in this context hints at an intimate, sensual act, while "fruit globes" symbolizes the seductive, forbidden nature of the goblins' offerings - The colours "fair" (light) and "red" (rich or passionate) further emphasize the sexual and sensual appeal of the fruit, reflecting Laura’s yielding to carnal temptation
• In 'Goblin Market', the quote "Sweet-tooth Laura spoke in haste... Buy from us with a golden curl. She clipped a precious golden lock, she dropped a tear more rare than pearl, then sucked their fruit globes fair or red", the use of Euphemism ("Sucked their fruit globes fair or red") conveys Laura’s loss of innocence through her consumption of the "fruit globes" - The word "sucked" suggests an act of indulgence and consumption, while "fair or red" might indicate that the fruit, symbolizing temptation, comes in both alluring and dangerous forms - The phrase metaphorically underscores the irreversible nature of her choice to abandon her purity in exchange for temporary gratification
• In 'Goblin Market', the quote "Sweet-tooth Laura spoke in haste... Buy from us with a golden curl. She clipped a precious golden lock, she dropped a tear more rare than pearl, then sucked their fruit globes fair or red", the use of Euphemism ("Sucked their fruit globes fair or red") can be seen as a euphemism for gluttony or excessive consumption - The verb "sucked" implies a voracious desire, and the reference to "fruit globes" symbolizes an overwhelming, unrestrained indulgence in pleasure - The use of "fair or red" offers a visual contrast, representing the alluring, seductive nature of indulgence and the danger it carries - whether in its innocent form ("fair") or passionate form ("red")
• In 'Goblin Market', the quote "Sweet-tooth Laura spoke in haste... Buy from us with a golden curl. She clipped a precious golden lock, she dropped a tear more rare than pearl, then sucked their fruit globes fair or red", the use of Euphemism ("Sucked their fruit globes fair or red") suggests the act of indulging in pleasures that are forbidden or taboo - "Sucked" evokes a sense of submission to the irresistible allure of the goblins' offer, while "fruit globes" symbolize temptations that are lush, ripe, and enticing - "Fair or red" expands this idea by indicating that temptation can come in various forms, from innocent-looking ("fair") to dangerously alluring ("red")
• In 'Goblin Market', the quote "Sweet-tooth Laura spoke in haste... Buy from us with a golden curl. She clipped a precious golden lock, she dropped a tear more rare than pearl, then sucked their fruit globes fair or red", the use of Euphemism ("Sucked their fruit globes fair or red") reflects the subversion of natural, pure desires into something darker and more corrupt - The fruit, traditionally a symbol of nourishment and nature's bounty, becomes linked with sexualized consumption through the verb "sucked" - The phrase suggests the perversion of natural urges as Laura engages with these goblins, whose fruits are no longer innocent or wholesome but rather objects of corrupt indulgence