Structure - History

• The poem 'History' often uses Enjambment, helps to encourage a strong feeling of uncertainty because a reader is never sure as to when a line will end or pause (can't comprehend why 9/11 had to happen)
• The poem 'History' often uses Enjambment, this enhances the poem’s fluidity and reflects the continuity of thought and the seamless transition between observations and reflections
• The poem 'History' often uses Enjambment, this mirrors the rhythmic ebb and flow of the sea, reinforcing the natural setting of the poem - the fluidity of the lines reflects the movement of tides and the expansive continuity of nature
• The poem 'History' often uses Enjambment, this could symbolise the speaker's inner turmoil, the breaking of lines in mid-sentence can mimic the disjointed and anxious nature of the speaker's reflections, especially considering the historical context of September 2001
• The poem 'History' often uses Enjambment, this captures a stream of consciousness style, where thoughts and images flow continuously without clear pauses, which parallels the speaker's authentic feelings
• The poem 'History' often uses Enjambment, this encourages readers to slow down and reflect on each line. This meditative pace aligns with the contemplative nature of the poem, inviting deeper engagement with the text (reflect on the taboo)