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This Moment: (Technique - Domestic imagery - set in a residential…
This Moment:
Theme -
the transience of life / time.
The future is hidden and unknowable. But it will inevitably be with us.
The parent - child relationships is central to the poem as it is hugely affected by time.
She describes the reality of the moment, hinting that it should be treasured as it cannot last.
Technique -
Domestic imagery - set in a residential neighbourhood.
Dark:
Death
Sadness
Lack of hope
Ignorance
Central image of mother embracing her child - positive and warm.
Light:
Happiness
Warmth
Life
Knowledge
Hope
"Rinds slanting around the fruit"
Rind protects fruit like mother protecting child.
Rind needs to be removed so fruit can be enjoyed.
Use of light and dark