As Imperceptibly as Grief Flashcards
No rhyme scheme
Unusual punctuation - many dashes at the end of lines
Fast pace is certain parts e.g. Dusk drew
Reflects how she did not fit in and was not the typical woman in 1800s.
Secluded, introverted, anxiety, depression, Season Affective Disorder
Unpredictable as no rhyme scheme, just like life
We only know we will move on and there is not anything that can be done about it and it does not allow us to dwell
Only one full stop
Freedom from time continuing is death
Only one escape
Twilight
Dusk
Too imperceptible…to seem like perfidy
Represent how gradual time passing can be
It is not deception, so these time periods are not painted in a negative light
Few visitors in later life; described as a recluse
Experienced the death of many family members including cousins and siblings
A lot of time to dwell on why time moves on and why seasons change - losing ignorance of transition
Values time as she soon forgets the feelings of suffering and grief which is why she has conflicting feelings about time
Our Summer made her light escape/ Into the beautiful
Light escape = carefree liberty - sense of freedom with time
Has not got freedom as a person or socially (unmarried and ageing) so her sadness of lack of ignorance comes through
A courteous, yet harrowing Grace
Knows that it will not last forever - as if the season is polite as it is not staying for long
Oxymoron - conflicting feelings - season is miraculous but painful
