Commentary On The Poem 'On The Subway'

The writer of the poem “On the subway” uses imagery, literary devices, and a certain tone. First of all, the writers tone in this passage is negative. By using quotes like “i am wearing dark fur, the whole skin of an animal taken and used” and “ he could take my coat so easily, my briefcase, my life” is used to show how power can be taken so easily which is a negative thing. The tone in this passage is gloomy and dark. The woman shows fear and compares her life to the man in quotes like “eating the steak he does not eat”. Second of all, some imagery can be used to show power. By using quotes like “ the way he absorbs the murderous beams of the nation's heart” it shown that power can be taken away. Imagery is used to