The Emigree⛳️ Flashcards

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“The accuse me of being dark in their free city”

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The speaker is threat to ‘they’ and ironically a source of darkness to their idea of freedom

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“My city”

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The use of repetition emphasises their personal connection and attachment to the place

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“I comb its hair and love its shining eyes”

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Use of personification shows that the speaker describes their country as a loved one/ child, this is not a country in rebellion but someone wanting to be loved

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