Giuseppe - "But she screamed like a woman in terrible fear"

Cards (25)

  • In 'Giuseppe', the quote "But she screamed like a woman in terrible fear... they took a ripe golden roe", the use of Simile is the only use of figurative language & creates visceral imagery, highlighting how it is the most realistic part of the poem
  • In 'Giuseppe', the quote "But she screamed like a woman in terrible fear... they took a ripe golden roe", the lexical choice 'screamed' conveys an intense and visceral emotion
  • In 'Giuseppe', the quote "But she screamed like a woman in terrible fear... they took a ripe golden roe", the lexical choice 'screamed' suggests a reaction that is immediate, uncontrollable, and filled with pain and fear
  • In 'Giuseppe', the quote "But she screamed like a woman in terrible fear... they took a ripe golden roe", the lexical choice 'screamed' creates a powerful auditory image, which is piercing and alarming, designed to elicit a strong emotional response
  • In 'Giuseppe', the quote "But she screamed like a woman in terrible fear... they took a ripe golden roe", the lexical choice 'screamed' suggests the mermaid was in extreme emotional or psychological turmoil
  • In 'Giuseppe', the quote "But she screamed like a woman in terrible fear... they took a ripe golden roe", the lexical choice 'screamed' indicates an urgent need for help and a sense of panic, adding pathos for the reader
  • In 'Giuseppe', the quote "But she screamed like a woman in terrible fear... they took a ripe golden roe", the lexical choice 'screamed' can symbolise the voice of the voiceless, the mermaid provides a voice for those who suffered during Fascism
  • In 'Giuseppe', the quote "But she screamed like a woman in terrible fear... they took a ripe golden roe", the use of Simile ('like a woman') humanises the mermaid, highlighting how the Nazis had a subconscious feeling they were committing devious acts
  • In 'Giuseppe', the quote "But she screamed like a woman in terrible fear... they took a ripe golden roe", the use of Simile ('like a woman') emphasises her vulnerability, amplifying the empathy for the Mermaid
  • In 'Giuseppe', the quote "But she screamed like a woman in terrible fear... they took a ripe golden roe", the use of Simile ('like a woman') creates a stereotypical image of a woman in need, hinting at a patriarchal attack
  • In 'Giuseppe', the quote "But she screamed like a woman in terrible fear... they took a ripe golden roe", the use of Simile ('like a woman') creates a cathartic response, evoking a strong empathetic response from the reader
  • In 'Giuseppe', the quote "But she screamed like a woman in terrible fear... they took a ripe golden roe", the lexical choice 'ripe' connotes fullness & maturity, highlighting the lives of the Jews
  • In 'Giuseppe', the quote "But she screamed like a woman in terrible fear... they took a ripe golden roe", the lexical choice 'ripe' elicits connotations of sensuality & fertility, this biologically categorises the Mermaid as a human, emphasising the importance of biological reproduction & intrinsic value of human life
  • In 'Giuseppe', the quote "But she screamed like a woman in terrible fear... they took a ripe golden roe", the lexical choice 'ripe' objectifies the roe, emphasising the extreme marginalisation of the Mermaid
  • In 'Giuseppe', the quote "But she screamed like a woman in terrible fear... they took a ripe golden roe", the lexical choice 'ripe' is unsettling as the Mermaid is voiceless, and Giuseppe is exploiting her and objectifying her
  • In 'Giuseppe', the quote "But she screamed like a woman in terrible fear... they took a ripe golden roe", the lexical choice 'golden' is highly valuable, emphasising the intrinsic value of human life
  • In 'Giuseppe', the quote "But she screamed like a woman in terrible fear... they took a ripe golden roe", the lexical choice 'golden' is rare, exemplifying the rarity of the Mermaid and the significance of her life
  • In 'Giuseppe', the quote "But she screamed like a woman in terrible fear... they took a ripe golden roe", the lexical choice 'golden' is pure & untainted, demonstrating how the Uncle's actions is morally degrading & dehumanising the Mermaid
  • In 'Giuseppe', the quote "But she screamed like a woman in terrible fear... they took a ripe golden roe", the lexical choice 'golden' has Biblical Connotations, as the Gold is a symbol for the Gift of Gold for Jesus, highlighting the importance of all lives
  • In 'Giuseppe', the quote "But she screamed like a woman in terrible fear... they took a ripe golden roe", the lexical choice 'golden' has radiant & vibrant connotations, delineating the vibrancy of the Mermaid
  • In 'Giuseppe', the quote "But she screamed like a woman in terrible fear... they took a ripe golden roe", the lexical choice 'roe' has biological connotations of Fish Eggs, highlighting the hybridity of the Mermaid, delineating the intrinsic value of human life
  • In 'Giuseppe', the quote "But she screamed like a woman in terrible fear... they took a ripe golden roe", the lexical choice 'roe' has connotations of Life & Potential, exemplifying the empathy & pathos of the reader
  • In 'Giuseppe', the quote "But she screamed like a woman in terrible fear... they took a ripe golden roe", the lexical choice 'roe' extrapolates feminine fertility, which juxtaposes the dominating power of the patriarchal sphere
  • In 'Giuseppe', the quote "But she screamed like a woman in terrible fear... they took a ripe golden roe", the lexical choice 'took' is a strong monosyllabic word to emphasises the domineering male power exploiting the innocent female
  • In 'Giuseppe', the quote "But she screamed like a woman in terrible fear... they took a ripe golden roe", the lexical choice 'took' strips down the words to unembellished diction, making the poem anti-lyrical to convey the extreme brutality of the situation