Love Flashcards
1
Q
“A mans heart is a wretched, wretched thing, Mariam. It isn’t like a mother’s womb. It won’t bleed, it won’t stretch to make room for you. I am the only one who loves you.”
A
-repetition of “wretched” emphasises nanas heart break and lack of trust of men
-imagery of a bleeding womb- motherly love
2
Q
“She felt prized by his protectiveness. Treasured and significant”
A
-Mariam tries to find feelings of love for Rasheed, confusing the feels of being significant with love
-“prized” and “treasured” semantic field of importance
