History - "Today as we flew the kites, the sand..."

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Charlie Owens

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In 'History', the quote "Today as we flew the kites, the sand spinning off in ribbons along the beach", the preposition "Today" establishes how humans are overly concerned with the present
In 'History', the quote "Today as we flew the kites, the sand spinning off in ribbons along the beach", the preposition "Today" creates a story-telling tone
In 'History', the quote "Today as we flew the kites, the sand spinning off in ribbons along the beach", the preposition "Today" creates a story-telling tone, reminiscent of the start of a news article
In 'History', the quote "Today as we flew the kites, the sand spinning off in ribbons along the beach", the "sand spinning" uses pastoral imagery to create a peaceful setting in contrast to the danger, so nature is presented as comforting
In 'History', the quote "Today as we flew the kites, the sand spinning off in ribbons along the beach", the use of Sibilance creates the pleasant imagery to act as a contrast to the negative thoughts and ideas
In 'History', the quote "Today as we flew the kites, the sand spinning off in ribbons along the beach", the lexical phrase "spinning off" could metaphorically imply the falling of the Twin Towers
In 'History', the quote "Today as we flew the kites, the sand spinning off in ribbons along the beach", the lexical phrase "spinning off" could metaphorically imply that society is spinning out of control
In 'History', the quote "Today as we flew the kites, the sand spinning off in ribbons along the beach", the use of sibilance could also echo the sound of the waves ebbing and flowing
In 'History', the quote "Today as we flew the kites, the sand spinning off in ribbons along the beach", the use of sibilance could create a sinister tone and hints of the negative ideas around the poem
In 'History', the quote "Today as we flew the kites, the sand spinning off in ribbons along the beach", the lexical choice "Today" is capitalized and isolated to accentuate the importance of this event (9/11) in both shaping international affairs and the narrator's own private/personal history
In 'History', the quote "Today as we flew the kites, the sand spinning off in ribbons along the beach", the sibilance of "sand spinning off" accentuates the impact that this motivation has, as it almost slips out of one's mouth when spoken aloud, perhaps accentuating the frailty of humanity in reference to 9/11
In 'History', the quote "Today as we flew the kites, the sand spinning off in ribbons along the beach", the reference to the "sand spinning off" in connection to the "kites" (an aforementioned symbol of human motivation) could be a metaphor for the ripple effect, accentuating the impact that untamed human motivation can cause and the destruction that it can so invoke
In 'History', the quote "Today as we flew the kites, the sand spinning off in ribbons along the beach", the idea of the Beach symbolise Liminality because the beach is between the sea and land reflecting the sense of liminality experienced by people in 9/11
In 'History', the quote "Today as we flew the kites, the sand spinning off in ribbons along the beach", the lexical choice "Kites" symbolise Freedom as they are able to roam freely
In 'History', the quote "Today as we flew the kites, the sand spinning off in ribbons along the beach", the lexical choice "Kites" could reference Terrorism, due to its link to how the Taliban banned Kites in Afghanistan (the Western World should appreciate what they have)
In 'History', the quote "Today as we flew the kites, the sand spinning off in ribbons along the beach", the lexical choice "Kites" the idea of Journey, as they are free to fly and adventure the World safely (many people can't)
In 'History', the quote "Today as we flew the kites, the sand spinning off in ribbons along the beach", the lexical choice "Kites" symbolises Childhood, suggesting that at a young age, children are still exposed to dangerous forces
In 'History', the quote "Today as we flew the kites, the sand spinning off in ribbons along the beach", the lexical choice "Kites" symbolises Aspiration, as they rise upwards, symbolising the lofty goals of wanting to keep his son safe in the dangerous World
In 'History', the quote "Today as we flew the kites, the sand spinning off in ribbons along the beach", the lexical choice "Kites" is associated with children, portraying the innocence of the child in a dangerous World
In 'History', the quote "Today as we flew the kites, the sand spinning off in ribbons along the beach", the lexical choice "Kites" soaring in the sky evoke images of freedom and escape, this can symbolize the human desire to transcend difficult situations or to find moments of liberation in a troubled world
In 'History', the quote "Today as we flew the kites, the sand spinning off in ribbons along the beach", the lexical choice "Kites" are anchored to the ground by a string but flying high in the sky, can represent the tension between being grounded in reality and the desire to escape into freedom and dreams
In 'History', the quote "Today as we flew the kites, the sand spinning off in ribbons along the beach", the lexical choice "Kites" are temporary, often fragile objects that depend on the right conditions to fly - this can symbolize the transient nature of happiness and the fleeting moments of joy in life
In 'History', the quote "Today as we flew the kites, the sand spinning off in ribbons along the beach", the lexical choice "Kites" are fragile & transient objects which can represent the ephemeral nature of the day at the beach, a brief respite from the looming uncertainty and fear of what may come
In 'History', the quote "Today as we flew the kites, the sand spinning off in ribbons along the beach", the lexical choice "Sand" is transient and constantly shifting & symbolises the impermanence of life and the ever-changing nature of the world
In 'History', the quote "Today as we flew the kites, the sand spinning off in ribbons along the beach", the lexical choice "Sand" could parallel the rubble that was left in New York after 9/11
In 'History', the quote "Today as we flew the kites, the sand spinning off in ribbons along the beach", the lexical choice "Sand" is soft, presenting a sense of fragility and how life can change instantaneously
In 'History', the quote "Today as we flew the kites, the sand spinning off in ribbons along the beach", the lexical choice "Sand" which is composed of countless tiny particles, each with its own history - This can symbolize the accumulation of time and experiences, both personal and collective
In 'History', the quote "Today as we flew the kites, the sand spinning off in ribbons along the beach", the lexical choice "Sand" could mimic the idea of a desert, which is often in highly dangerous countries (such as Afghanistan)
In 'History', the quote "Today as we flew the kites, the sand spinning off in ribbons along the beach", the lexical choice "Ribbons" are often associated with decorative and aesthetically pleasing objects so describing the sand as "spinning off in ribbons" creates an image of natural beauty and elegance
In 'History', the quote "Today as we flew the kites, the sand spinning off in ribbons along the beach", the lexical choice "Ribbons" represents the fluid movement of ribbons to symbolize the passage of time and the transient nature of life, echoing the poem’s themes of impermanence and change
In 'History', the quote "Today as we flew the kites, the sand spinning off in ribbons along the beach", the lexical choice "Ribbons" are fragile and delicate, easily affected by their environment - This fragility can symbolize the transient and ephemeral moments of beauty and peace that the speaker observes and reflects upon contrasting terrorism
In 'History', the quote "Today as we flew the kites, the sand spinning off in ribbons along the beach", the lexical choice "Ribbons" are often associated with childhood, playfulness, and innocence