1. Critical Appreciation of V by Tony Harrison
... just being rowdy by, "Taking a shortcut... through these graves...spraying words on tombstones, pissed on beer." Harrison believes they do this to "reassert the glory of their team" This is an example of contrast between Harrison and Gray, Harrison uses this term "Glory" with religious connotations satirically, whereas Gray is addressing the upper class and so talks about religion seriously. The ironic contrast between ... "Glory" and "pissed" is an example of his satiricism. Harrison also uses scatological references: "Pissed," "FUCK," "SHIT." These words are considered Taboo language ...
- Word Count: 1049
- Approx Pages: 4
- Grade Level: Undergraduate