Chainsaw versus Pampas grass by Simon Artimage

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  • chainsaw versus pampas grass
    • structure
      • has a total of 8 stanzas but has a variation within the line length
        • can represent the destruction of the chainsaw showing it's power , destroying the structure making it look uneven and fragmented
        • shorter stanzas in the end show that the anger and confidence of the speaker has seduced
    • title
      • man versus women
        • femininity is victorious against masculinity as they have won a 'crown' showing ruler and that such defeat occur regularly 'new' - shows one of many  defeats
    • tone
    • 'the seamless urge to persist was as far as it got'' creates an impression of hissing and seething through sibilant and assonance
  • predominant theme is the idea of masculinity versus femininity
    • through the use of personification the chainsaw is personified to portray sever stereotypical aspects of masucinity
      • 'when offered the can it knoecked back a quarter pint' this whows the inability to refuse a challenge
      • 'no gearing up or getting to speed,just an instant range ' showing men and their  violent temper
      • 'this was the sledgehammer taken to crack the bur' overreaction which suggests that men are prone to reacting in an extreme manner to things that make them angry
      • 'the chainsaw seethed' - sulking implies that men will remain sad after the loss of the battle without admitting defeat
      • femininity is also portrayed n this way
        • the pampas grass represents femininity
          • 'the pampas grass with it's ludicrous feathers'
            • represents beauty and accessories
              • 'warmth and lfiht' shows desire for attention
                • 'sunning itself' preoccupation with physical appreance suggest that women spend a large amount of time on themselves 'too look attractive'
            • narcissism 'accessorizes' are unnecessary and self centered showing women having a high opinion of themselves
            • femininity is victorious against masculinity as they have won a 'crown' showing ruler and that such defeat occur regularly 'new' - shows one of many  defeats

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