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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
Chapter 6
Explanation and Analysis—Voice of the Sea:
Chapter 6 opens with Edna declining Robert's invitation to the beach, even though she senses a desire within herself to go. Experiencing this inner conflict causes Edna to “realize her position in the universe as a human being” and her “relations as an individual to the world within and about her.” The novel personifies the sea to represent the tumult of Edna's desires:
The voice of the sea is seductive; never ceasing, whispering, clamoring, murmuring, inviting the soul to wander for a spell in the abysses of solitude […] the touch of the sea is sensuous, enfolding the body in its soft, close embrace.
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Chapter 12
Explanation and Analysis—Voice of the Sea:
Chapter 6 opens with Edna declining Robert's invitation to the beach, even though she senses a desire within herself to go. Experiencing this inner conflict causes Edna to “realize her position in the universe as a human being” and her “relations as an individual to the world within and about her.” The novel personifies the sea to represent the tumult of Edna's desires:
Unlock with LitCharts A+The voice of the sea is seductive; never ceasing, whispering, clamoring, murmuring, inviting the soul to wander for a spell in the abysses of solitude […] the touch of the sea is sensuous, enfolding the body in its soft, close embrace.
Related Themes:
