Winter Passing of Time By Ben, Sean, Joe, Jack

Definition of Passing of Time Passing of time means to let time or a period of time go by especially while doing something enjoyable. This links with the poem Winter as “the winter of someone's life” is known to be the end of someone’s life.

Passing of Time – Quote 1 “the dark comes down, the shouts run off into it and disappear.” Darkness personified – overwhelming entity, engulfing those around at night. The passing of day where all light is lost and light is the symbol of hope. Personification of “shouts” – representing unknown voices which creates an eerie image as day turns to night.

Passing of time – Quote 2 “The year goes, the woods decay, and after, many a summer dies.” An idea of departure and loss, deterioration, unpleasant and lifeless. Personification – season is “dying”, lack of light, energy and vibrancy which displays as time is passing the seasons change.

Conclusion Ultimately, winter is seen as a powerful season that is the opposite of the joy at summer when there is a lack of light and a sense of absence. The changing of colours as it turns to winter creates an isolated and depressing atmosphere.

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