…world, contrasting with human struggle. Metaphor: Brathwaite employs extended metaphors to convey complex ideas. The “white dream” is a central metaphor for hope, potential, and the ideal of a fulfilling…
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Five O’Clock Shadow
…central metaphor. Literally referring to the visible stubble on a man’s face by late afternoon, it metaphorically represents the encroaching darkness, the weariness of the day, the fading light of…
Examination at the Womb Door
…of the cosmic order acknowledging the triumph of life. Metaphor: Life as a Possession The entire premise of the poem rests on a central metaphor: life, in its various components,…
Choices
…powerful metaphorical idea is found in the final stanza: When I can’t express what I really feel I practice feeling what I can express This is a metaphor for emotional…
Break of Day
…abstract concept of daybreak feel more immediate and intrusive. Metaphor: Unspoken Truths An implied comparison between two unlike things without using “like” or “as,” metaphor adds depth to the poem….
Bully
…metaphor for the destructive nature of imperialism. Metaphor and Symbolism: Deeper Meanings The entire poem functions as an extended metaphor for the enduring struggle between colonizer and colonized. The Theodore…
Quiet Work
…metaphors to deepen the poem’s meaning. Nature is metaphorically portrayed as a teacher, imparting wisdom. The “lasting fruit” of labor is a metaphor for enduring achievements or positive outcomes. Most…
Come In
…They signify a forward-looking perspective. Metaphor: A direct comparison between two unlike things. The thrush’s song is implicitly a metaphor for the enticing nature of melancholy or the call to…
Peace of Wild Things
…experience of nature’s solace. Metaphor: A Deeper Understanding A metaphor is a figure of speech that directly compares two unlike things without using “like” or “as,” suggesting that one thing…
Ogichidag
…and sound, evoking deeper emotional and physical sensations that convey the profound impact of war. Metaphor: While not a single sustained metaphor, the concept of “war” itself functions as an…
On Time
…help readers visualize the slow, destructive nature of time and the glorious, celestial nature of eternity. Metaphor and Symbolism Time itself can be seen as a metaphor for the limitations…
Love Poem
…integral to his happiness. Literary and Poetic Devices at Play Metaphor and Hyperbole: Exaggerating Affection Nims frequently employs metaphor, a direct comparison between two unlike things, and hyperbole, an exaggeration…
Cargo Hulks
…foaming along their flanks. Here, the imagery appeals to smell and sight, creating a visceral sense of environmental degradation. Metaphor: The entire poem functions as an extended metaphor. The “Cargo…
What is Success
…both grand gestures and quiet acts of cultivation. Extended Metaphor: Success as a Collection of Virtues While not a single, explicit comparison, the entire poem functions as an extended metaphor….
The Runaway
…This comparison suggests a familiar, almost instinctive reaction to discomfort, even though the cause here is cold, not insects. Metaphor: The sound of the colt’s hooves is elevated through metaphor:…
Last Lesson of the Afternoon
…becomes a period of mutual apathy rather than instruction. Metaphor: A direct comparison between two unlike things without using “like” or “as.” The most striking metaphor is the comparison of…
Piano
…atmosphere. The gentle music and fading light create a perfect environment for introspection. The phrase “taking me back down the vista of years” is a powerful metaphor, suggesting that memory…
Absent From Thee
…contrasting with the harshness of the “base heart unblest” (Stanza 4). Metaphor: The poem employs metaphor to compare abstract concepts to more tangible ones, deepening their meaning. Love, peace, and…
The Patriot
…few at the windows set,” “A rope cuts both my wrists behind,” and “my forehead bleeds” create a stark, painful contrast, immersing the reader in the speaker’s suffering. Metaphor: Implied…
The Next War
…a powerful metaphor. The scythe is a traditional symbol of the Grim Reaper, and its use here metaphorically represents the constant, close threat of death that soldiers face, as if…