Porphyria's Lover Pear 6 Analysis (character)

Question 1

“and”

Answer 1

The childlike repetition of “and” suggests excitement or indeed fear

Question 2

shift to present tense

Answer 2

the shift to the present tense indicates the passage of time and creates a sense of immediacy.

Question 3

“all night long”

Answer 3

By stating that the persona and Porphyria were sitting in this position “all night long”, the length of time is emphasised.

Question 4

“God has not said a word!”

Answer 4

The exclamation “yet God has not said a word!” evidences the speaker’s disbelief. It seems as though the speaker is rejoicing about the lack of retribution from God. This also invites questions about judgement, punishment and the nature of God.