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Contrast and compare the two central protagonists in the poems 'Knife Play' and 'The Ex-Queen among the Astronomers'. Consider the imagery and language used to express the resurgence of female power.
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Contrast and compare the two central protagonists in the poems 'Knife Play' and 'The Ex-Queen among the Astronomers'. Consider the imagery and language used to express the resurgence of female power. By Rebecca Westwood The two female protagonists featured in these two poems both have their own different situations and power struggles to contend. They both are fighting for female empowerment over male domination, to find an individual and female identity. When discussing how Fleur Adcock explains the two different power struggles the reader explores the imagery and comprehendible language in the presentation of the resurgence of female power. However, in doing so both similarities and differences can be recognised, especially the way in which the aims and empowerment of the protagonists are achieved. 'Knife Play' is a poem written from the perspective of an abused woman telling the story of her power struggle for identity and independence. The language is very violent...
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