Night Sweat Flashcards
What language device is used in the phrase”Stalled equipment” and what effect does it give?
Its a metaphor for his writer’s block,that he is unable to create ideas. The persnofication gives the effect of the equipment”waiting” to be used.
What effect does the metaphor”child who died” give in the poem?
A metaphor for the youthful energy and creativity that died inside of him during his writer’s block.
What do the constant enjambments in the poem represent?
The overwhelmingness of his thoughts due to his disorder, and the overdrive that his brain goes through.
What is bipolar disorder?
a mental illness that causes unusual shifts in mood, energy, activity levels, concentration, and the ability to carry out day-to-day tasks.
What poetic structure is used and how does it relate to the meaning of the poem?
A “Sonnet”(14-line love poems) structure is used(split between two stanzas), to convey his gratefulness and love towards his wife who supports him.
What are the 3 stages of bipolar disorder?
- Manic- An episode where a person loses consciousness and suddenly gets a huge stream of energy(sometime leads to psychosis)
- Deep depression
3.Neutral(Normal)
What does the phrase”Behind me!” show about his feelings towards his wife?
It shows his excitement of her entering the room, showing his greatfulness and love towards her,revealing how significant she is to him.
What does the phrase”Spirit burn” represent
His energy burning away during his depression.
What are the two main ideas of the poem?
- His concern for his writer’s block, afraid of losing his creativity during depression
- His feelings towards his wife, who supports him unendingly during hard times.
What does the phrase “bias of existing” reveal about the speakers thoughts?
The speakers sucidal thoughts are revealed. The feelings that life is only suffering.
What do the verbs “Embalm” and “Wilting” represent
His or his writing talents death, like a flower that used to blossom wilting.