The Prude and Emigree Flashcards
Topic of
Power
Paragraph 1
Effective language and contrast
Power of nature
P1 prelude quote 1
“Straight I unloosed her chain”
“Straight I unloosed her chain” prelude
Speakers confidence and excitement
Contrasts with language used later (confidence turns to fear)
P1 emigree quote
“Branded by an impression of sunlight”
“Branded by an impression of sunlight” emigree
Sign of being own and shameful quality
paragraph 2
Show how fleeting power can me
Effective language & contrast, metaphor
P2 prelude
“Trembling oars”
“Trembling oars” the prelude
Reflects fear and juxtaposes with language before in poem
P2 emigree
“Bright, filled paper weight”
Metaphor
“Bright, filled paper weight”
Metaphor
(Emigree)
Memory had no value
P2 uses effective language and imagery for contrast reasons
- show power of nature
- show power being fleeting
Paragraph 3
Child’s reaction to power
P3 prelude
“Troubled pleasure”
Oxymoron
“Troubled pleasure”
How the child feels
Feel pleasure but are troubled
