Diction; Zeugma Economy on words (2) Conceit metaphors (2) Transferred epithet (3) Epizeuxis

'dust and gloom'; unpleasantness in both the house and relationship Contrast in their relationship; they went from 'cherished italics' (highly romantic - associational) to 'obscenities' - The idea of obscenities is used a parallel throughout; 'wrong language' 'untouched, wine bottle, empty, ashtray' (assocational) 'bowl of apples rotten to the core'; direct comparison - Biblical connotations, the apple that brought about the fall of man Words are 'dead flies in a web'; still trying to maintain something that is already dead 'lame shoes'; stress and disappointment 'Vulnerable flowers' 'meaningless starts' (romantic image) 'Woke. Woke' suggests realisation of what has irrevocably changed (defining moment)