The Emigree Flashcards

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They accuse me of being dark

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Conveys the speaker is being judged or misunderstood by others
Seen as an outsider highlighting the readers sense of alienation

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I am branded by an impression of sunlight

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‘Branded’ implies a permanent mark on the speakers identity
The phrase suggests the speakers memories of their homeland are marked by warmth and positivity
The sunlight represents clarity and innocence to these memories
“Impression of sunlight” creates a vivid visual of brightness and clarity which contrasts with darker elements of the speakers situation

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The city of walls

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Symbolises the restriction and division emphasising the speakers sense of separation from their homeland
The phrase refers to the metaphorical and physical barriers the speaker faces in their new life

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