the uncle speaks in the drawing room Flashcards
themes
social hierarchy and unrest
what does this poem deal with
the issues of social hierarchy and unrest and worry that the established social order may be under threat by a revolutionary mob
why is this poem unlike aunt jennifers tigers
similar to the last poem with the title being significant
this poem is unlike aunt jennifers tigers because the the identity of the uncle remains unknown throughout the entire poem
it is never revealed
what does the drawing room suggest
that there is a sense of superiority, wealth and privilege, this is later confirmed when the uncle makes reference to an ornament
what is different about this poem
rich actually gives the uncle a voice in this poem and allows him to speak
why does she allow the uncle to speak
she does this on purpose and she lets him talk in a pompous arrogant tone
she uses this to highlight again the male dominated world that existed at the time of writing
what does the uncle start of telling us and what does it convey
i have seen a mob of late / standing sullen in the square/gazing with a sullen stare
-this basically gives us a sense of superiority, wealth ect
he is looking down on them
-views them as basic commoners
when is wealth suggested
from the fact that he is basically watching them from the drawing room
and that his home has a balcony and gate
what does the quote these are follies that subside
even though there is was slight doubt in his mind because the its a mob he is not really bothered
for crystal vase and chandelier
he wants to protect his precious good he is materialistic
conclusion
in short the uncle speaks in drawing room deals with the political upheaval with the uncles position in society under threat. he does not want to accept any type of change or reform and refers to the people looking for change as mob. he is unsympathetic and patronising
