Judith Wright - To another housewife - Representations of change

To Another Housewife In Judith Wright's poem, "To Another Housewife", change occurs as the fundamental motif. The composer has harnessed a variety of language techniques to promote these changes. "To Another Housewife" is a dramatic monologue that talks about the changes in the values and responsibilities of a girl as she matures into adulthood. Judith Wright has written this to highlight the fact that many people are in this situation. <Tab/>…

…flyblown tatters of old meat". <Tab/>Wright's simple yet efficacious word choice is vital to help us comprehend the emotions and enigmatic connotations concealed within "To Another Housewife". The first stanza is brought to life by using a number of evocative phrases such as "half-starved and furious", "leapt against their chains", "mindless rage" and "tear our childish hands" that exemplify the image of a dog being a tumultuous and untamed beast.