The Emigree Flashcards
1
Q
“white _____ streets of ____ ____”
A
“white streets of that city”
2
Q
“frontiers rise _____ us, close ____ _____”
A
“frontiers rise between us, close like waves”
3
Q
“branded by ___ ______ of _______”
A
“branded by an impression of sunlight”
4
Q
Structure?
A
-separate stanzas - Stanza 1 give a positive outlook on her life, Stanza 2 shows whether the speaker can trust her memory, Stanza 3 explores concerns about her identity
5
Q
Context?
A
-based on upheaval of people needing to leave their home country (1933)
-reflects hostility and discrimination refugees may face
