ing lines of the poem,I know that I shall meet my fatesomewhere among the clouds aboveThose that I fight Ido not hate,Those that I guard I do not love.(Kennedy 48)Within these simple words, it becomes evident to the reader that the man is oblivious to the fact that he is about to die. Furthermore, the author creates a mood of aloofness that surrounds the character.For Pauline Johnson, diction is a main ingredient in the damp clay that will harden into the brave Ojistoh. The powerful and vigorous words found within this dramatic monologue assist the reader in envisioning the finished product of Johnson's imagination. Upon receiving an offer to leave her tribe, Ojistoh responds,Back I flung the bribe Into their teeth, and said, "While I have lifeKnow this-Ojistoh is the Mohawk's wife."(Johnson 87)This compilation of words describes the woman's forceful nature, vividly depicting her character as a proud and loyal woman. The reader is able to imagines the character's aggressiveness and forcefulness.In Atwoods dramatic monologue, the diction is both unrefined and graceless. By using such physical wording, the poet reveals the mother's bitter attitude toward the situation. As they pull her son's body out of the water the mother observes,They retrieved the swamped bodyCairn of my plans and future chartswith poles and hooks.(Atwood 69)Within this monologue, the character is faced with a dramatic situation and by her words as she reacts her persona is undraped to the reader.Thirdly, although diction is a sufficient way to characterize the persona in a dramatic situation, poetic imagery helps the reader better comprehend the persona's reaction by describing the actual situation. These pictures in writing create an image in the readers mind, thus assisting the creation of the character in the dramatic scene. As opposed to simply envisioning the character through the use of imagination, these poets invite the reader to dig further still and...
