Sexton uses imagery and diction to convey an excited or praising tone. “Pumping… Tunnelling… wondrously” are all words Sexton used to describe Icarus’ flight, they consistently bring out how this flight is thrilling. While Sexton’s shift away from Icarus’ flight the tone become becomes boorish as Daedalus is “sensible” while going straight to town. Sexton describes Icarus’ first moment in flight as “flawless,” then giving images of the trees “as awkward as camels,” she praises Icarus in his perfection of flight and detachment from the land. To conclude Sexton’s praising and excited tone comes from using matching imagery and diction.
