The Tenant Flashcards
1
Q
There is no rom for you
A
- addressing another woman directly
- not yet over a previous relationship
- authentic (first person)
- frank tone
2
Q
In my heart. The only tenant
A
- only ever been one significant other
3
Q
who ever lived there left
A
- ## trying to distance himself from that previous relationship
4
Q
some luggage behind.
A
- emotional baggage
5
Q
I didn’t even evict her. She
A
- not forcibly
6
Q
simply left without a word.
A
- unexpected
- wants to find closure
7
Q
I keep hoping she will come
A
- has reconciled her leaving
8
Q
back and collect the luggage
A
- wants to be free of emotional burden
9
Q
or at least arrange for disposal
A
- get rid of the old memories
10
Q
clean out the place, throw out
A
- prevent him from moving on with his life
11
Q
old memories.
A
-
12
Q
I could possibly live with
A
- never free from the relationship
13
Q
the marks on the walls. Some
A
- metaphor alluding the impact of his life
14
Q
are completely indelible
A
- effects can never be removed (they are forever)
15
Q
some I even like.
A
- there are some warm memories together
16
Q
But you see I am afraid
A
- frank tone
17
Q
that if it all goes, what will I do
A
- fear of getting rid of emotional fear
- left alone
18
Q
with all that empty space.
A
- aloneness
19
Q
sentence structure
A
- simple sentences, straight up, indisputable
- complex sentences, complexity of his emotions
20
Q
title
A
- lodger will not leave
- literal tenant to partner who has left
- tenant is not permanent
21
Q
form
A
- free verse
- unrestrained feelings
22
Q
structure
A
- enjambment
- unresolved emotions
23
Q
rhythm
A
- slow, can process emotions
- subdued emotional state
24
Q
mood
A
- sombre
- desolate
