Diction; Language (2) Lexical fields (2) Cliche metaphor Transferred epithet (2) Epizeuxis (2)

Standard, down to earth diction universalises the experience Romantic, lyrical descriptions of the protagonist falling in love - 'fine air', 'edge of the moon' Bereavement - 'wept', 'loss', 'vanishing' Moving on - 'legend', 'memory', 'healed', 'dwindling', 'gone' 'shuffled in a dead man's shoes' (literal and metaphorical) - Her role has changed in society - she is now defined by her status as a widow 'shrill eyes (of the barmaid)' 'sly light (on the blacksmith's face'; judgement towards the woman who, according to society, has moved on from her late husband too quickly 'dead, dead' 'going, going'; grieving process