Question

In the poem “Afterwards,” Hardy uses figurative language, including euphemism, to develop meaning and tone. What is the meaning of the figurative language used in the poem? How does the use of euphemism when addressing the idea of death affect the meaning? In your response, identify and interpret the use of euphemism and other figurative language; then explain its impact on the meaning and tone of the poem.

Answer 1

Technical analysis of Afterwards literary devices and the technique of ... Each quatrain has an ABAB rhyme pattern (look at the first quatrain: "stay" ... as a symbol for death, you've probably got your hands on a Hardy poem.