In the poem Carpet-weavers, Morocco by Carol Rumens, she uses figurative language and concrete imagery to create a shifting mood. Furthermore, the structure of the poem leads the readers to an emotional end
Carpet-weavers, Morocco by Carol Rumens
In the poem “Carpet-weavers, Morocco” by Carol Rumens, she uses figurative language and concrete imagery to create a shifting mood. Furthermore, the structure of the poem leads the readers to an emotional end (an epiphany).
In stanza 1, Rumens establishes the positive, fairytale mood by using figurative language and visual imagery. In line one, the poet uses the metaphor “loom of another world.” Which suggest that the poet isn’t from that place because the loom is different, from another culture. Line 2 describes the Moroccan children’s hair and dresses using visual imagery; “Their braids are oiled and black, their dresses bright.” This gives the reader an idea of how the children are. A positive mood is created which you can tell from the “bright dresses” since it is related to joy, beauty and good things. She then uses both metaphor and sound imagery; “Their assorted heights would make a melodious chime” which once again creates a joyful mood.