Mrs Midas Flashcards
What’s the Analysis of “It was late September”
Analysis: Stereotypical colours of Autumn are oranges and gold. Links to the gold that will feature throughout the poem.
What’s the analysis of “begun to unwind”
Word Choice: Calm atmosphere, just like any other day.
What’s the analysis of “relaxed”
Word Choice: Continuing the calm atmosphere.
What’s the analysis of “steamy breath gently
blanching”
Word Choice: No aggressive moments, everything slow-paced and relaxed.
What’s the analysis of “fingers wiped the other’s glass like a brow”
Simile: Mrs. Midas wiping the window and she begins to see what her husband is doing.
What’s the analysis of “pear tree snapping a twig”
Word Choice: ‘Snapping’ is an aggressive action, represents the moment that changed their lives. Their relationship is about to break.
What’s the analysis of “visibility poor”
Analysis: Cannot see what is going on, just as Midas cannot see the consequences of his actions,
What’s the analysis of “dark of the ground seems to drink the light of the sky”
Metaphor: This shows the gradual change in brightness. Darkness is taking over slowly. This represents the darkness that is about to enter their lives.
What’s the analysis of “but that twig in his hand was gold.”
Analysis: Highlights the fact that Mrs. Midas couldn’t believe what she was seeing.
What’s the analysis of “palm, like a lightbulb.”
Simile: Used to show how bright and shiny the pear was, catching Mrs. Midas’ eye.
What’s the analysis of “Is he putting fairy lights in the tree?”
Tone: Humorous tone used here to highlight Mrs Midas’ confusion at what has happened.
What’s the analysis of “On”
Short Sentence: Used to highlight the disbelief Mrs Midas feels. Shortness of sentence reflects how quickly their lives have changed, and not for the better.
What’s the analysis of “He came into the house.”
Series of Short Sentences: Creates pauses which creates tension. Reflects that she doesn’t know what’s happening
What’s the analysis of “The doorknobs gleamed.”
Word Choice: ‘gleamed’ shows how bright and shiny , contrasts with the dark turn his powers are going to take.
What’s the analysis of “He sat in that chair like a king on a burnished throne.”
Simile: Makes him seem pompous and vain. Links to the idea of the wealth he thinks he will achieve, but we know he will not. Shows that he thinks he has power now.
What’s the analysis of “strange, wild, vain”
Word Choice: Words all highlight his deranged nature. He has been driven mad by the power that he wields and is excited about the potential that it has
What’s the analysis of “What in the name of God is going on?”
Structure: Use of questions to reflect Mrs Midas’ confused nature.
What’s the analysis of “He started to laugh.”
Analysis: Continues the idea of his deranged nature. He doesn’t take what he has done seriously.
What’s the analysis of “I served up the meal.”
Analysis: Mrs Midas is trying to continue as normal despite this unusual situation.
