DISCUSSION DETAIL - DICTION
September 8, 2021•131 words
DICTION
- This is earthquake Weather! Honor and Hunger Walk lean Together
- Langston Hughes, "Today"
What does 'lean' mean in this context?
Lean means inclining for support as well as containing very little fat within a human body. In this context, lean seems to have a reference to inclining for support. Anything to do together has a reference to support and togetherness, having a direct connection sympathy or feeling homely, since home is a place where families are generally together
Is lean a verb, an adjective, or both? how does this uncertainty and complexity contribute to the impact of the lines?
Lean can be used both as an adjective. honor and hunger are both physical and emotional. Hunger and honor can make for a lean lifestyle, this adds intricacy.