1. Ballad of Birmingham
The picture of baptism comes to mind as she "bathed" away any uncleanness. ... I think Randall wanted this stanza to show that although she may be young and innocent, the color of her skin still remains a factor. The imagery in the last two stanzas of the poem is presents a very different picture of the mother. In the last two stanzas the mother, who was previously very warm and caring, becomes frantic. ... This drips with irony and the imagery helps to intensify this irony by conveying such a detailed picture. ...
- Word Count: 1170
- Approx Pages: 5
- Grade Level: High School