TISSUE

tissue - form

allegory which has a hidden meaning of revealing the transience of life

cause reader to let go of a materialistic life and instead focus on people around them

tissue- structure

poem is written in quatrains which provides a consistent structure

reflects the controlling nature of human power

final line is only one line long to emphasise its meaning and shows there is a need to break free from controlling human power.

use of free verse and enjambment

contradicts the fixed stanza length

shows how freedom can be found in the strictest and most restrictive institution

shows how the most powerful presentations are undermined by chaos and are eventually insignificant

extended metaphor

tissue is used as an extended metaphor for human life showing how even the most powerful documents on paper are insignificant - the same with human power

highlights the transience of human power

religion

semantic field of light - used as a symbol of truth and enlightenment

koran is mentioned reflecting Dharker’s Pakistani background also demonstrates the influence paper has on peoples lives

human power

explores the idea that humans put what they find important on paper

documents control peoples lives and reflects the strict regimented values of society