The author uses hyperbole to develop the theme of bad love. The author, Bon Jovi, of “You Give Love a Bad Name” uses the term “you givepp love a bad name” multiple times in the song. Jovi uses this hyperbole to symbol what love means to him because of what he’s experienced. Jovi believes that this one girl has made love displeasing for him. Jovi also states “passion’s a prison you can’t break free.” This variety of passion for love is among the dangerous variety. This passion can be compared to a abusive relationship; one manipulates and hurts, while the other is always hurting but yet they “love” their spouse. Jovi is trying to get the point across that even though everyone loves someone, sometimes it can do more impairment than
