I feel that “love” and “broken” is a strand that is important to understanding the text’s non-obvious meaning. I put “love” and “broken” in a strand together because they are contrasting characteristics. “Love” was also, by far, one of the most repeated words (recurring at least twelve times), which leaves a unconscious mark on the brain that “love” is significant to the healing of Renee. Renee was “broken”, lost, and in pain. The speaker was trying to convey that “love” has the power to heal the brokenness inside of Renee. From the part that she played in the healing of Renee, the speaker could see the underlying role that “love” portrayed. In this way, “To Write Love on Her Arms” is a beacon of hope for others who are struggling with drug
