nightsong city Flashcards
1
Q
titel
A
- every city takes on particular sounds
- not linked to harmony, can be violence
2
Q
sleep well, my love, sleep well:
A
- reference to his love for a woman and the city
- repetition hoping for peace
- lullaby
3
Q
the harbour lights glaze over restless docks,
A
- negative connotations to the docks
- personification : not fully focused on activities
4
Q
police cars cockroach through the tunnel streets;
A
- nefarious activities
- metaphor
- ## darkness implication of danger
5
Q
from the shanties creaking iron-sheets
A
- moving beyond city
- internal settlements
- portray’s aspect of nightsong
6
Q
violence like a bug-infested rag is tossed
A
- harsh environment create anger
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7
Q
and fear is imminent as sound in the wind-swung bell;
A
- simile
- pre-emptive fear
8
Q
the long day’s anger pants from sand and rocks;
A
- personification
- anger of the country
9
Q
but for this breathing night at least,
A
- more quiet
- soothed
- respite amidst the anger
10
Q
my land, my love, sleep well.
A
- conflict referring to woman and country
- connection
- wants a state of calm
11
Q
form
A
- free verse
- contrasts plight of those living under Apartheid
12
Q
structure
A
- lack of full stops
- ongoing situation
13
Q
rhythm
A
- slow
- calm
- contradicting violence
- lullaby
14
Q
mood
A
- despair
- violent
- fearful
