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Themes in the quite place by mxolisi nyezwa

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Quiet Place by Mxolisi Nyezwa

"Re-invoking the turmoil of the wider world through the image of a blowing universe, Nyezwa

finds quiet re-assurance in the township’s familiar surrounds, emphasised by the fact “there is

always the spaza shop at the end of the street”. Suffering and hardship exits in the world and

there is a common destiny that will see “the planet eventually crumble”, but this is

overshadowed by the connotations of comfort and peace. Home provides a sense of balance

where he is able to accept, reflect, and have no desire to fight this simple truth."

My thoughts on the poem:

The quiet place is the figurative place of peace his home brings him. In spite of all the suffering

in the world. He is still aware of it but his home is a refuge. When he is there, he is transported

away from the troubles.

He begins mid sentence as though continuing a thought out loud.

The effect of the repetition of the phrase "I remain aware" is emphasis. Speaker wants you to

understand and remember he is aware of the world's pain. He is not ignorant. Nor is he ignoring

it. He is at peace with our destiny to eventually crumble.

Recurring sound device is alliteration with "southern sky." The consonant S is repeated. The

effect of a sound device is to evoke images and reinforce meaning to create an emotional

response.

I would say the tone is reflective and contemplative.

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