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SST Key Quotes - Coggle Diagram
SST Key Quotes
Assisi
"hands on backwards"
Imagery emphasises the terrible condition of the dwarf. WC of "backwards" is a reference of the idea that God created man and that the beggar was simply built incorrectly
Imitates begging stance highlighting just how hard his life is and encouraging the reader to feel sympathy
"sat, slumped like a half-filled sack"
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WC of slumped highlights that the dwarf is weak and unable to support himself physically but could also relate to how he is able to support himself financially also
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"three tiers of churches built in honour of St Francis, brother of the poor"
Juxtaposition - contrast of ugliness of the dwarf/ his situation and the beauty of the church emphasising his terrible condition
Word choice - St Francis gave up his wealth and life for the poor and yet it is ironic of the vast expenses that went towards the basilica to "honour" this man instead of it being used to help those less fortunate
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Aunt Julia
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"I could not"
Repetition emphasises MacCaigs helplessness/frustration in the situation and that this is a personal experience
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"But I hear her still, welcoming me with a seagull's voice"
Word choice of "welcoming" highlights that he felt safe and secure when he was with her. Also conveys that their relationship is a positive one
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Brooklyn Cop
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"See you, babe" to his wife, he hoped it, he truly hoped it"
This highlights that the cop has a softer side despite the brutality he has to face at work. Humanises him. Suggests he is still a human and can care for people, able to differentiate between work and his home life.
Repetition of "hoped" emphasises that he really wants to survive to be able to reunite with his wife again. Also suggests he has a vulnerable side
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"whose home is a place he might, this time, never get back to?"
Highlights that he does have vulnerabilities and that he questions his safety daily. To a cop there is a real possibility of never returning
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