Valentine Flashcards
1
Q
“Not a red rose or a satin heart”
A
Instantly dismisses common symbols of love
This contrasts with title “valentine”
Which connotes ideals of love
2
Q
“I give you an onion”
A
-direct address
-not a traditional symbol of love-unexpected
-layers to a relationship
3
Q
“Lethal” and “knife”
A
Danger-negative imagery
4
Q
“ a wobbling photo of grief”
A
- lack of stability and identity
-misery
5
Q
“Possessive” and “faithfull”
A
-tough vs tenderness
6
Q
“Moon” and “ light”
A
-lexical field of light-love and hope
7
Q
“Its platinum loops shrink to a wedding ring”
A
-restrained and restricted
-trapped-marriage?
