The City VS the Country Flashcards
“Or in the country”
Repetition
Follows every line about the city emphasising the appeal of the country over the city. It implies that the country can compliment a persons sense of belonging rather than the unnecessary power of the city. The tension between the two opposing environments is very similar it the court and forest in AYLI as the natural environment of the forest, is like the country where individuals feel they have the ability to express their true self and this belong.
City “colours run dry” “space is tight”
Country “beauty is free” “where you can heal”
The sensorial imagery of the country makes this environment much more appealing and relatable. The dull adjectives “dry” and “tight” encapsulate an undesirable image of the city. While the enriching description if the country “beauty” and “heal” highlight the liveable qualities in the country enviornment. The audience is positioned to see that the country as a place that people can express their true self and this feel a sense of belonging.
