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'I Shall Paint My Nails Red'
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A-Level English Mind Map on 'I Shall Paint My Nails Red', created by cameronporter96 on 22/05/2013.
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'I Shall Paint My Nails Red'
'Shall' - assertion
'Because it will remind me I'm a woman.'
Assertion/commandment/promise
She might have lost touch with her feminine side due to work/kids
'Because I can admire them in traffic jams.'
Traffic lights - connotation of red
'Because my lover will be surprised.'
Love - connotation of red
'Because I will look like a survivor.'
Assertion
Danger, rebellious
'Because it is reversible.'
She's not quite brave enough
She can change her mind
'Because it is quicker than dyeing my hair.'
Dyeing your hair red is seen as feisty and rebellious and rebellious
She is taking a stand
First two lines - pride
Last three lines - practical
Voice
Poet
To herself - asserting herself
Structure
10 lines - 10 fingers
Themes
Taking a stand on stereotypes
Messages
Women can be strong
Language
Connotations of red
Traffic lights, love
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