Figurative Language In The Overcoming

Betrayal is a poisoned apple.Though the apple appears so innocent and sweet, the unrevealed truth lies within. Sometimes people can be deceiving, even those you'd least expect it from. They make you feel like you can trust them and they are a true supporter, however, they're your enemy waiting for your downfall. Betrayal is the act of deception. You make others believe in a false idea, just to wrongfully affect them in the end. Though betrayal is mainly looked as a negative action, its long-lasting effects can be positive. In the poem, “The Overcoming”, the poet shows the transition of moods from a hurting victim, to one who has become a better person due to betrayal. The poet uses several types of figurative language throughout the poem, “The Overcoming”, to show their developing view on betrayal and its …show more content…
First, she uses the repetition of the words ” I don’t understand” within the first line, and the fourth line to emphasize her frustrations towards the idea as her mind spins with pensive sadness. She uses imagery in the poem such as, “Betrayal is a black tunnel”(7), and “You scream and the Words You Remember Follow”(8). She uses these imageries that explain how the poet feels alone, and their pain feels never-ending to convey a reflective tone towards betrayal, and its negative aspects. The phrase “Words You Remember”(8) is used, to show how the words they were once told, that became lies leave a significant impact on their life, and is one they can’t let go of. Next, the poet uses the hyperbole, “Until you cry until the end of time”, to show how the lies that were told constantly get repeated in your head after a betrayal until you