Letters Of Yorkshire quotes

BP: separation, strong connection

souls

(strong connection)

our souls tap out messages across the icy miles

• possessive pronoun ‘our’ symbolises unity, they have unity between their souls

• the noun ‘souls’ presents their deep connection beyond the letters it’s a meaningful connection.

• The closeness of souls is juxtaposed by ‘icy miles’ this contrast could demonstrate how the distance between them is no longer relevant, their bond together is strong enough to overcome it

• adjective ‘icy’ connotes distaste/cold and so could imply that the woman dislikes that there is this distance between them

• verb ‘tap out’ for communication show how their connection is so deep that they don’t even need to use words

envelope (strong connection)

pouring air and light into an envelope

• ‘air’ connotes joy and freedom and so could present the peace they bring each other. This also contrasts with the woman’s indoor work and so maybe the relationship brings a sense of freshness to her

• verb ‘pouring’ creates a sense of overwhelment, perhaps their feelings for eachother are so great

• this metaphor of a letter to present their ongoing connection, they’re still able to communicate despite the distance

other world (separation)

who sends me word of that other world

• metaphor of ‘other world’ highlights the stark contrast in their lifestyles with Yorkshire being old fashioned and more agricultural, where as London is more modern

knuckles (separation)

knuckles singing as they reddened in the warmth

• personification of knuckles displays a more lively and joyful impression on agriculture, as singing is a creative expression of joy

• mention of warmth expresses love and emotion, unlike her “blank screen”

• overall the atmosphere of the fields is positive

• possibly referring to knuckles which are connote anger, could show that despite agriculture not seeming great to others, to her it seems amazing

blank screen (separation)

feeding words onto a blank screen

• monotonous verb “feeding” shows the lack of emotion and liveliness in her life and work, just doing things to stay alive, but not enjoy life

• “blank screen” contrasts from the picturesque views of the countryside, it’s absent from feeling or warmth