The Dolphins

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  • Dramatic monologue- the dolphins represent all those who are not set free.
  • Inversed poem to Mrs Tilcher- this is about the free becoming captive.
  • She gives a voice to the voiceless.
  • Multi-purpose poem.
  • Each stanza reminds us of man's controlling nature.
  • "World."-  creates immediate affinity with the reader.
  • "Swim in, or dance."- human verbs- connotations of joy and freedom- the world the dolphins have lost.
  • "It is simple."- silibance.
  • "The other has my shape."- former self.
  • "Constant flowing guilt."- Who feels guilty?- the humans.
  • "We have found no truth in these waters."-

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