Question: How do the poets explore the concept of change?
To change is to transform, to undergo metamorphosis. It is essential and unavoidable in life. In black and white' by Eleni Fourtouni and My brother' by Bruce Dawe attempt to encapsulate the essence of change and demonstrate its complexity. The poets create this imagery and make their point through techniques and structure.
Eleni Fourtouni explores the concept of change through eloquent phrasing and descriptive imagery. In black and white' describes the journey from girl to women and the relationships that generate life long memories. Eleni Fourtouni reflects upon her childhood whilst gazing at a photograph laced with forgotten memories of 10 years prior. Time has cascaded forward and her life has surged towards adulthood, the poet has experienced the most inevitable change of all, the aging process. It is a continual cycle, one with immense change, your mental ability strengthens, your identity grows and your......
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