Tissue is a poem which explores the ultimate powerlessness of
humans as we are reminded repeatedly of the process of “thinning”. Similarly
Bayonet Charge also explores the eventual powerlessness of humans as the
soldier begins “running” but them is reduced to “stumbling”, however it differs
in that Bayonet Charge highlights human beings’ negative impact on the world
whereas Tissue reminds us of the many positive things we have built from “maps”
to the “Koran”.
Even with the little they, the Cratchits are appreciative. They are not greedy. Word for the Cratchits Tiny tiny little atom Tiny Tim’s “withered” hand “half of half” There is a real sense these people are not hoarding the planet or societal resources. The Cratchits represent the poor. The Cratchits pay attention to the sounds and smells of the food also and enjoy it. Dickens uses hyperbole when talking about the pudding to highlight how importance, rare and incredible and valued it is. Pudding – ”small pudding for a large family”. Bob’s positive perception – “called a circle, meaning half a one” The Cratchits family wealth: “two tumbler and a custard cup without a handle” – this is a symbol of their wealth and how they are viewed in society as people’s status is made up of their possessions. Their possessions are pitiful. “if none of these shadows remain unaltered by the future” This is perhaps Dicken’s key mess
Comments
Post a Comment