Brooklyn Cop Flashcards
1
Q
“built like a gorilla”
A
- simile
compares the police officer to a gorilla. this suggests that he is large, powerful and intimidating. the image also dehumanises the cop.
2
Q
“should the tissue tear”
A
- extends metaphor of last stanza
reminds us of how little protection he has from violent criminality of Brooklyn
3
Q
“plunge through into violence”
A
word choice
suggests a sudden uncontrollable fall. he can be in the midst of violence without any warning.
4
Q
“his victims?”
A
- word choice
suggests him and the criminals are equally harmed by the cycle of violence - no winners
5
Q
“thick fleshed”
A
- word choice
could suggest strength or being out of shape. could mean he needs thick skin to cope with his work.
6
Q
“steak coloured”
A
- word choice
the redness could symbolise anger
7
Q
“phoebe’s whamburger and louie’s place”
A
- onomatopoeia
the named locations have clear associations with the mob. violence is present and never far away.
8
Q
“gorilla with a nightstick”
A
- extended metaphor
all he has is a nightstick to protect himself against gun violence, the danger he faces is greater than ever.
9
Q
“whose home is a place”
A
- rhetorical question
reminds us that he may be wounded during his shift, deprived the company of his loving wife.
