... to show weakness and his insecurities are emphasized by the progressive use of enjambment as the structure of the poem becomes more disjointed, with the rhyming couplets becoming more inconsistent. The long and short lines may represent the ebb and flow of the river. The River God's relationship with humanity is one ... 's rules suffer the consequences and are snatched away by him and used as playthings for his pleasure. This is highlighted in the incongruous juxtaposition of the words 'drowning', (to take life) and 'clowning,' (to play with and enjoy life) which indicate a mali...

• Word Count: 1321
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

... debris would be small and scattered this symbolises the small minded people being gone so there would be therefore be no problem. The contrast in the words "friendly bombs" is very effective to the idea of the contempt Betjeman feels. Bombs are dark, dangerous and destructive; they are mainly known to ... destroyed, they way this phrase is repeated twice makes it even more powerful. The use of the word "mess" twice is an effective choice of words as mess is very disorganised and careless. It suggests that there is nothing important so it's just been disordered and builds up messily. It a...

• Word Count: 1282
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School