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Definition of Personification
Personification is a type of figurative language in which non-human things are described as having human attributes, as in the sentence, "The rain poured down on the wedding guests, indifferent... read full definition
Personification is a type of figurative language in which non-human things are described as having human attributes, as in the sentence, "The rain poured down... read full definition
Personification is a type of figurative language in which non-human things are described as having human attributes, as in the... read full definition
Key Examples in A Visit from the Goon Squad
Chapter 7: A to B
Explanation and Analysis—Time:
A Visit from the Goon Squad owes its title to a moment of personification in Chapter 7. In this particular scene, Stephanie and Jules meet with Bosco to attempt to revive his foundering musical career with new ideas for a comeback.
Throughout this scene in Bosco's apartment, Stephanie and Jules offer him their advice for avoiding the downfall of his musical stardom. Bosco, on the other hand, embraces his fall from grace, even insisting on using it for publicity:
"I want interviews, features, you name it," Bosco went on. "Fill up my life with that shit. Let's document every fucking humiliation. This is reality, right? You don't look good anymore twenty years later, especially when you've had all your guts removed. Time's a goon, right? Isn't that the expression?"
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Chapter 13: Pure Language
Explanation and Analysis—Time:
A Visit from the Goon Squad owes its title to a moment of personification in Chapter 7. In this particular scene, Stephanie and Jules meet with Bosco to attempt to revive his foundering musical career with new ideas for a comeback.
Throughout this scene in Bosco's apartment, Stephanie and Jules offer him their advice for avoiding the downfall of his musical stardom. Bosco, on the other hand, embraces his fall from grace, even insisting on using it for publicity:
Unlock with LitCharts A+"I want interviews, features, you name it," Bosco went on. "Fill up my life with that shit. Let's document every fucking humiliation. This is reality, right? You don't look good anymore twenty years later, especially when you've had all your guts removed. Time's a goon, right? Isn't that the expression?"
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