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Buchanan Street
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The setting of the poem is very important, it is a real location and it is familiar to most people who know Glasgow
2
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Quickly
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The word ‘quickly’ introduces a sense of urgency and vitality
3
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Sharp winter evening
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Sounds cold and uninviting, but it will later contrast with the warmth of the people being described in the poem
4
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A young man and two girls
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This description serves to expand upon the title, while their youth adds to the freshness and vigour of the poem.
The PRESENT TENSE adds to this connection
5
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Christmas lights
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The ’Christmas lights’ become symbolic of the star that the wise men followed to Bethlehem
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