'I Shall Paint My Nails Red'

'Shall' - assertion
'Because it will remind me I'm a woman.'
1. Assertion/commandment/promise
2. She might have lost touch with her feminine side due to work/kids
'Because I can admire them in traffic jams.'
1. Traffic lights - connotation of red
'Because my lover will be surprised.'
1. Love - connotation of red
'Because I will look like a survivor.'
1. Assertion
2. Danger, rebellious
'Because it is reversible.'
1. She's not quite brave enough
2. She can change her mind
'Because it is quicker than dyeing my hair.'
1. Dyeing your hair red is seen as feisty and rebellious and rebellious
  1. She is taking a stand
First two lines - pride
Last three lines - practical
Voice
1. Poet
  1. To herself - asserting herself
Structure
1. 10 lines - 10 fingers
Themes
1. Taking a stand on stereotypes
Messages
1. Women can be strong
Language
1. Connotations of red
  1. Traffic lights, love

Resource summary

	Created by cameronporter96 over 11 years ago