Enjambment After The Word Nothing Summary

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At the end of the third line, after the word “where” there is an enjambment that is followed by the word “nothing”. The word “where” suggests that a description of the hospital will appear in the next line. However, instead of a figurative depiction of the place, the single word “nothing” captures the fourth line. It is written separately on purpose to draw the reader’s attention and create an unexpected effect. It evokes a strong and negative impression as well as instills a feeling of hopelessness and emptiness. The enjambment interrupts the reader’s imagination and forces one to rethink the primary idea of the poem. The reader’s tension is elevated and reaches its highest point.
In the seventh line, there is another enjambment after the

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