at the bus station Flashcards
what effect does the title give (no destination?)
because there is no destination, it makes it easier to relate to and more generic
use of direct address gives effect
more relatable, more personal
imperative verbs like pull suggest a tone of
urgency
rhyme scheme
no
use of fight and battle create
semantic field of war
repetition of during allows reader to understand ?
its not a short process
overall, structure of poem looks a lot like
instructions
what is the speaker saying in the last few verses
every man for himself in this quest for survival
whats the poets real message (2)
we are all capable of being selfish if it means we succeed
life has been turned into a rat race of survival and achievement
how do the lines end and what does it create
enjambment
general chaoticness of life, and how it never stops
no rhyme scheme means
shows chaoticness of life
why is the speaker so calm if the poem shows such a chaotic and frenzied nature
probably because the get on that bus everyday
what does the juxtaposition of calm speaker but frenzied words show
lack of humanity
tone used
irony and humour to highlight struggle
themes
loss of individuality, struggle for survival, chaos
literary techniques used
enjambent, symbolism, imagery
how are passengers depicted
desperate, clinging to survival instincts rather than humanity, selfish
message
daily struggle of boarding a crowded bus, using this scenario as a metaphor for the competitive and often dehumanizing aspects of modern society.- crtitiques them
how does the poem end
with a reflection on how evem language losses value amidst chaos until goal is achieved
intentions (4)
- violence lurks below surfaces of everyday experiences
- individuals are dependant on others
- individuals are willing to climb up the social hierarchy even if they need to leave others behind
- criticise the rat race of life which ultimately dehumanizes people
who wrote it
julius chingono
