| Sr No. | Literary Features | Analysis or exploration | Evidence | Devices and techniques |
| 1. | StructureCompromised of 5 stanzas 4 lines eachNarrativeLack of Rhyme Scheme contributes to a fluid structureInformal style overallSecond person | each stanza is like a snippet of the action unfolding thus it creates a causal link between every event Highlights the theme of freedom as there is a lack of limited expression free-flow of expression.To create the impression of having a conversation with Heidi. | ||
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| 3. | Poets Purpose | In support of Hiedi standing up to the arbitrary rule/authority of the school. | ||
| 4. | Title | the preposition makes it clear that the poem is an ode to HeidiThe modifier ‘blue hair’ underscore the main themes of the poem such as independece, unique identity etc. | “For Heidi With Blue Hair” | sentence stuctureGrammar |
| 5. | main themes | Importance of self expression Independence RebellionDifferent Perseptions causing conflict Pain/trauma of losing a parent Societal expectations and stereotypesAdolescentsParenthoodFreedom of ChoiceStyle is not someone’s attitudeParents consensus makes it more right- not solely cause it was an individual action.Friendship and unityJustice- served by friend, independent thought to be encouraged, her act was punished more than the needed, her reason mothers death, | difference in the society boxes of people. It is an extended metaphor of societal expectations | |
| ConflictsSchool Rules VS Self Expression Social Norms VS Individual ThoughtPunishment VS JusticeAppearance VS RealityUniformity VS IndividualityConservative thinking VS Modern Thinking | ||||
| Apparent TechniquesTalking about a moment in the pastNarrative styleMotif of blue hair and then color of school coloursDehumanisation of teachers | narration of the past. Hindsight wisdom- objective view of the events. Links and creates an evaluative feel to the discussion of the consequence of events.Ode more familiar analyse the blue color chromatic image of ultramarine chose vitality and exuberant but blue is ironic as its connotations are somber and sad. Shows her duality and depth of his character. It also underscores the grief she feels over her parents death.Idea is that teachers are insignificant in the grander scheme of things and have no independent thoughts this is portrayed by the quote “teachers twittered and gave in.” | |||
| images- show the following Freedom of choice (Heidi)Images that portray her anguish of being unfairly treated Death of her mother Support of her friends | ||||
| Characters: tone, motivation, actionsHeidiFatherheadmistress and teachersFriend Speaker |
by Aditi Prasad
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