Flashcards

Flashcards covering key vocabulary and symbolism from analyses of specific quotes.

Symbolism of Homes

Suggests a broader societal neglect, where these homes and their inhabitants are not considered part of the straightforward path of development or care.

Beams Balance Crookedly

The precariousness of the beams that seem to be defying gravity. These beams are not safe but the homes are lived in daily.

Crookedly and thrust off the vertical

Emphasizes disorientation and danger. Evokes urgency and tension, may reflect an imbalance in society. The beams remain standing which shows determination to remain.

Not Enough Straight Lines

Symbolizes a lack of structure, order, and conventional architectural form. Reflects the chaotic and precarious nature of Slum life.

Squeezed

A lack of space and a need to fit into something not designed to accommodate life.

Slanted Universe

A metaphor for a universe that is unfair or skewed against the people who live in it.