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Summary The Tenant, Na Ncube Poem Analysis
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The Tenant, Na Ncube Poem Analysis
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The TenantDeclaration, matter of fact, idiomatic
There is no room for you
expression
in my heart. The only tenant First and only love, emphasis
who ever lived there left line break modifies meaning, not only did
they leave, they also left luggage (emotional
some luggage behind. baggage), explains why there is no room,
luggage is not important to tenant
I didn’t even evict her. She Disbelief, speaker was not responsible for
end of relationship, accusatory
simply left without a word. Tenant moved out without consideration for
the speaker, no explanation, no closure
I keep hoping she will come Still has hope for relationship to continue, or
else that the speaker will at least get closure
back and collect the luggage
or at least arrange for disposal Speaker does not feel responsible for the
mess, wishes that the ex would deal with
clean out the place, throw out the messiness of the hearbreak
old memories.
I could possibly live with Considers how to deal with the situation
the marks on the wall. Some Placement suggests that most of the
memories are hurtful
are completely indelible permanent
some I even like. Would rather have some bad memories
than not have loved at all (most are bad)
But you see I am afraid Ambiguous tone
if it all goes, what will I do Empty heart has to be exposed to others to
be filled, but it is at risk to be hurt
with all that empty space.
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