quote and analysis; 1
“…bawling, home, home”
w.c of bawling suggest pain and loss, repetition emphasis missing home
quote and analysis; 2
“All childhood is an emigration”
childhood changes so too does emigration
quote and analysis; 3
“…big boys eating worms and shouting words you don’t understand.”
w.c suggest confusion, aggression
quote and analysis; 4
“my parents anxiety stirred like a loose tooth…”
simile suggests irritating, worry it could “fall out”, or be “quickly extracted”
quote and analysis; 5
“…my tounge shedding its skin like a snake…”
simile suggests leaving old self for a new