Emigree

• context

  • arresting imagery and symbolism
• There once was a country


  > Not named

  > Ambiguity

  > Open to interpretation and allows others to relate

  > "there once" fairytale, childhood innocence

  > Past tense- sense of mourning and longing
• Structure 


  3 verse, no rhyme, no regular rhythm, enjoyment, Caesura

  > Reflects chaos the country she loves

  > Lack of power and ability to go home

  Regular stanza length

  > imposing order on the chaos

  FInal stanza

  > Longest length- she doesn't want to leave
• final stanza


  Repetition of "they" - sounds threatening, conflict between place and people

  "Evidence of sunlight"

  > ends on positive note
• Motif of light


  "Sunlight-clear" "Branded by an impression of sunlight" "It tastes of sunlight" "Evidence of sunlight"

  > repeats throughout

  > Happiness and positivity

  > Image of sunlight to reflect her passion, overpowers the negativity
• "bright, filled paperweight"


  > stability
• Personification


  "Sick"

  "Comes to me"

  "lies down, I comb its hair and love its shining eyes"

  "takes me dancing"

  > Shows how much she loves the place, the power of the place