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Consider "Old Man" and "Miracle on St. David's Day" How does the poets use language to influence our response to character?
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... Consider "Old Man" and "Miracle on St. David's Day" How does the poets use language to influence our response to character? Both poets, Fanthorpe and Clarke use a slow and serious tone. In spite of this similarity, the impression that we have of their characters is very different. In "Miracle on St. David's Day" Clarke introduces us to many characters, she describes some briefly other in detail. We are introduced to a "chestnut-haired boy". The close comparison to nature creates a sweet and appealing image; the chestnut is a sweet treat craved by some members of society. The chestnut is still a nut soon to grow into a chestnut tree, this leads us to interpret that the boy is very young innocent and helpless. We are introduced to a character that is described as a big 'dumb' laboring man. The words that Clarke chooses to describe the man gives the impression
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