cozy apologia Flashcards
what are the themes of cozy apologia?
power, nature, love and man
“I could pick anything and think of you—”
End-stopping – autobiographical with reference to her husband.
“with furrowed brow/ And chain mail glinting, to set me free:”
Rule of three – dreamlike and fantastical tone.
“Oddly male: Big Bad Floyd,”
Caesura – reinforcing the maleness and strength of the hurricane which is coming up the coast. It feels unpredictable.
“teenage crushes on worthless boys”
Adjectives – to describe memories of previous relationships.
“I fill this stolen time with you.”
First person - shows contentment and happiness as they are forced to stop and be in the same place but are happy about this.
“You’re bunkered in your/ Aerie,”
Caesura – suggests comfort and being safe.
what is cozy apologia about?
The persona describes how, as a hurricane approaches, she takes refuge in her study
and thinks about her partner. She is reminded of him in the everyday objects around her, but also views him more traditionally as her knight in shining armour. She reflects on how modern life is rushed and emotionless, but she has an opportunity to reflect. She thinks about her past, ‘worthless’ relationships and comapres them to the ordinary contenment she feels with her partner. She feels a little guilty about it
