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| "....tiny eyes ov a gun and di tummy ov a teddy" |
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| The metaphors used to describe the narrator's bride are quite unexpected. Neither sound particularly attractive, but it is clear that he loves her. They also tell us a lot about his wife: using the comparison of the "gun" tells us she's assertive, but "teddy" suggests affection and softness. |
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| Repetition suggests he's proud of her and can't stop thinking about her. The fact that he says "bride" instead of wife hints that the marriage is still new and exciting. |
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| Suggests their love is more important than money. |
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| He disregards the rules of the shop as he is distracted by love. |
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| Her clothes are a mixture of British and Indian culture - she embodies both. |
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