Daystar: There are a few places that spark a glimpse of imagery but I dont think the piece accomplishes a total picture or fluid creation. The line that reads, "So she lugged a chair behind the garage to sit out the children's naps" This line not only gies a tone to the reading but also does create imagery. I can see her dragging that chair to the same place she regularly goes to do this, unenthusiastically setting to down in the same spot and slumping into it, replicating the doll that's slumped behind the door. I also like how the author chose to say "sit out the children's naps" I think this gives us good imagry of her body language and facial expression during their naps. It's clear that she does not want to be there but it's something she must do so she reluctantly sits it out
A Pair of Silk Stockings: Though lengthy, the line that I chose for this piece really stood out to me. "She sat herself upon a revolving stool before a counter that was comparatively deserted, trying to gather strength and courage to charge through an eager multitude that was besieging breastworks of shirting and figured lawn" This line nearly speaks for itself in terms of imagery and what it evokes. The words flow nicely together which grasps the reader and the word choice sets the perfect picture in one's mind and allows the reader the see what the writer is feeling. This connects us to the reader, something that is a struggle to accomplish.
Why I want a Wife: In this piece, I think that Syfers creates more of a "movie" imagery, which by that I mean changing picture that flows with the writing. There is obviously a lot to pick apart in this piece like how she wants someone that does all that she does for the husband. As she describes what she wants a wife for (to do all that she does) i can just picture her doing these things, working hard, hair falling in her face, and her brow is lined with sweat. This is also a neat technique and one that I enjoy because it keeps the reader reading and keeps the mind interested by keeping it active.
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You've drawn a great parallel between the wife and the doll, both which, one might imagine, would have been quite worn out by the young children. I didn't see that before!
Your comment about the Silk Stockings says that the words speak for themselves. I was just wondering what exactly it evoked for you. I seem to have a different interpretation than many regarding poems, so i was just seeing what you thought.
I agree with seenuan's comment about the wife and the doll. I think it was very interesting that you picked up on the image of her lugging the chair out to the garage. However, I thought of her time sitting there as something she really enjoyed and looked forward to, instead of something she did with monotony. I thought your intuition of the woman in the last story was very powerful as well. The image that you creted of her sweating with her hair in her face, that is something a little more unrefined than others' interpretations. I am glad you were able to aptly describe how these characters came alive for you. Nice job.
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