Eavan Boland- Love Flashcards
Darks falls on this midwestern town
Opens with reflection
Sparks interest
Midwest- associate with family values and uncorrupted living
Where myths collided
Myth of Aeneas reference- comparison to husband
Aeneas known for fulfilling his duties and being an heroic figure
Wife views her husband as a hero her hero.
The hero crossed on his way to hell.
Idea of husband hero- reinforced
Reference to mythology- their love was something out of a fairytale almost too good to be true
Myth comparison- husband posses magical qualities in their marriage almost inhumane in his great characteristics.
We had a kitchen and an Amish table
Very simple language
Love was strong- didn’t need much else had each other
Love had the feather and muscle of wings
Beautiful picture
Feather is gentle and delicate showing is strength of character.
Muscle of wing- physical characteristics strong and powerful man
Her love had both physical and emotional qualities- perfect love
A brother of air and fire
Metaphor for the passion in their relationship- naming the elements of life emphasises how their love is so powerful and almost necessary for life
I am your wife.
It was years ago.
Short sentences- full stops
No emotion change of tone
No passion anymore
Past- been and gone changed times
I want to return to you
Love still present
Blunt and apparent
No lies love is strong and true
As you were, with snow on the shoulder of your coat
Cinematic description- romantic speaks directly to her husband
Sense of intimacy, personal moment
Reflection- very descriptive and particular love forever lasting effect on her
I see you as a hero in the text
No love lost
Same here as in her mythological world
Longing for her hero back
My dear companion:
Will we ever live so intensely again?
My dear- love still their reference to how she still acknowledges him
Rhetorical question- her love but with uncertainty
