The Hippopotamus By: T.S Eliot.

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The Hippopotamus By: T.S Eliot

Thesis T.S Eliot uses the hippo as a metaphor for a representation of his new found religion of the church

Language/Stylistic Techniques Juxtaposition: Stanza 6 compares the church and the hippo opposites Mood: Starts from nervous (2nd Stanza, 2nd line), to disappointed (4th Stanza, 1st-2nd lines) and then to relief (6th stanza, 4th line) Allusion to heaven- 8th Stanza, 3rd line After the mood is to set to relief, the tone is then permanently set to a softer, heavenly tone- Stanza 7, line 3

Sound ABAB rhyme scheme Repetition of the “True Church” or “Church” Alliteration: Beginning of the poem (Flesh, frail, fail, for, and feeble) The rhythm has 7-9 syllables per line

Conclusion T.S Eliot used the hippopotamus as a metaphor to represent his new religion

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