Pathetic Falacy - sets a stormy, turbulant scene. Metaphorically represents the couple who have 'given their all'. The break in the rain gives the couple the opportunity to walk, exhausted from the energy used over the previous 2 days arguing.
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"we"
This is useful as the poet refers to himself and his partner as "we". 'We','Us', 'Our' are used throughout the poem which indicates that despite their difficulties, they are still very much together as a couple.
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"gulping for breath"
THE EARTH. 'Gulping' has connotations of something struggling to survive. In addition, the "waterlogged" earth is unstable and not solid... just like the couples relationship at this time.
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"as we skirted the lake"
The couple "skirt" the lake. The verb 'to skirt' is often used with 'around' (to skirt around something is usually suggesting an issue). The couple are forced to skirt around the lake as they cannot physically cross it.
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"the swans came and stopped us with a show"
This marks a change in tone after the arrival of the swans. They distact the couple with 'a show', and are perfectly united. Suggests that what the swans are doing is very meaningful to the couple
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"iceberg of white feather" /// "boats righting in rough weather"
Imagery, seems to refer to solid, strong foundations. The 'iceberg of white feather', suggests that there is more to the couple than surface problems. The 'boats righting in rough weather' have stable bottoms and find their way upright.
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"porcelain"
A metaphor is used to liken the swans to 'porcelain' a fine china. this symbolises the couple, delicate and in need of protection, but strong.
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Other cards in this set
Card 2
Front
This is useful as the poet refers to himself and his partner as "we". 'We','Us', 'Our' are used throughout the poem which indicates that despite their difficulties, they are still very much together as a couple.
Back
"we"
Card 3
Front
THE EARTH. 'Gulping' has connotations of something struggling to survive. In addition, the "waterlogged" earth is unstable and not solid... just like the couples relationship at this time.
Back
Card 4
Front
The couple "skirt" the lake. The verb 'to skirt' is often used with 'around' (to skirt around something is usually suggesting an issue). The couple are forced to skirt around the lake as they cannot physically cross it.
Back
Card 5
Front
This marks a change in tone after the arrival of the swans. They distact the couple with 'a show', and are perfectly united. Suggests that what the swans are doing is very meaningful to the couple
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