Singh Song Flashcards
“cos up di stairs is my newly bride”
Technique: noun
-Woman on or after her wedding day.
-“my” shows possession; relates her to himself.
Reader sees that he calls her using tone of endearment. which signals it is a healthy relationship.
“vee share in chapatti
vee share in di chutney”
Technique: anaphora
-repetition of “we share” makes evident togetherness.
Reader sees how close the couple are.
“my bride” before his parents
Technique: tone of admiration
The sequencing is important in showing how highly he values his wife. Says this before he mentions his parents; puts her over them - marital relationship is crucial.
“stumble like a drunk
making fun at my daddy”
Technique: tone of admiration
-Doesn’t seem angry that she is ridiculing his parents.
Reader sees that he is forgiving of her.
“my bride”
Technique: repetition
-multiple times he has referred to her as his bride.
-my is possessive.
reader sees that he has a strong connection with her.
“tiny eyes ov a gun
and di tummy ov a teddy”
Technique: juxtaposition
-shows the different sides of her.
-one metaphorical for her harsher side and one for her sweet side.
Reader sees that he loves both sides of his wife.
“in di worst Indian shop
on di whole Indian road”
Technique: repetition
-emphasises how little attention he gives his shop, exaggerating the attention he gives his wife.
Reader understands what the speaker’s priorities are.
“vee cum down whispering stairs”
Technique: personification
-stairs are personified to reflect the actions of the couple who are whispering.
Shows the reader that they can confide in each other.
“is priceless baby”
Technique: reported speech
- shows communication - healthy relationship.
- term of endearment - love each other.
“from di stool each night she say”
Technique: repetition
Tells the reader that their communication is constant and he reminds her of her value in his eyes all the time.
“4 two-line stanzas
This indicates their togetherness as the stanzas represent pairs. Reinforces sense of partnership.
Rhyme scheme, form
- Inconsistent rhyme scheme shows the imbalance of the speaker’s marital life and working hours.
- Dramatic monologue
