The Lamp at Noon Essay Example

statement made by Ellen is that she feels caged. When I stated before that Paul had an epiphany, and in the passage given to us, he even says in his own mind "See Paul - I stand like this all day. I Just stand still - so caged! If only I could run! (Ross, "The Lamp at Noon") As the passage state he hears this in the wind. Which brings me to my next subject, the author's use of onomatopoeia. Sinclair Ross uses many descriptive words about the wind; one example is "the wild lippies wailing,"(Ross, "The Lamp at Noon") describing what Paul hears. With the use of these words you can almost picture the wind coming through the barn where he was. Another form of stylistic devices used is his figurate language. He uses metaphors carefully but when he does it is a great comparison.

One example of his use of metaphors, "The wind persisted as a woman's cry. "(Ross, "The Lamp at Noon")Which when used in the passage given shows how strong the wind was, and how it related to Ellen and her passion for Paul. His use of figurative language is powerful in this short story, and since it isn't used often it is used carefully. His similes impact the story when needed, and there is not an over use of any metaphors or similes. With his structure as a whole in this story and passage, it is a very serious topic. The author's structure is very well put together.

He uses a ambition of complex and run-on sentences. The author also doesn't stay constant in his work; he switches his structure

up from like previously stated, to some simple sentences and good communication between characters. This author really has a great structure in his work. The passage shows very good examples on the emotions and caring the two characters have for each other and the well being of their family. On one side you have Ellen who seems worried to death about what will happen if they stay. Then you have Paul who is sure as anything that things will be fine.

Sinclair Ross' use of the rhetorical devices really prevails in this passage with the repetition of lines from previous in the story. He also shows the author how strong a topic is when he uses metaphors or similes. One of the similes from the end of the story "The sunset smoldered like a distant fire," (Ross, "The Lamp at Noon") really sticks in my head because you can imagine the hope in the characters eyes. That it is has finally shown itself, their salvation. With that they knew that everything was going to be fine. Sinclair Ross, "The Lamp at Noon," The Hardware Anthology of Short Fiction