letters from yorkshire Flashcards
(12 cards)
description of the poem
a man is woking in his garden
the narrator wonders if his life is more fulfilling because he’s closer to nature. she feels as though he lives in a different world, but the letters he writes jelp her to feel connected to him and his way of life
form
written in free verse, which makes the poem flow like natural speech or a letter.
enjambent allows lines to flow into each other
structure
the first three stanzas, the narrator shows how she and the man live different lives. Despite this, it becomes clear in the final two stanzas that they have a deep connection
language about communication
“watching the same news in different houses”
communication bridges the distnace between them and emphasises the things they have in common. figurative language suggests their connection is almost spirirtual.
connection
the narrator and the letter writer are close– it seems that he writes to her a lot about the little things that happen in his life that are important to him
longing
she seems to long for his lifestyle – she sees it as romantic and fulfilling
Seasons turning
Enjambent imitates the changing seasons
Blank screen
The computer shows the contrast between their lifestyle and professions “blank screen “ sounds lifeless and empty compared to his “singing “ knuckles”
Who sends me word of that world
Alliteration make the words sound similar but they are also different
This reflect how his words make the speaker feel closer to his world, but also remind her that she is distant from it.
Same news in different houses
This shared experience make her feel more closer to him
Souls
Spiritual language shows that they have a deep and meaningful connection
Across the icy miles
Communication brings them together, despite the distance between them.
Describing the distance as “icy” suggests that she dislikes being so far away from him.
