Analyzing Ciaran Carson's Poem, Campaign

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In the poem, Campaign by Ciaran Carson, the structure of lines and stanzas were well established. This poem is made of two stanzas, each containing variable numbers of lines. In each stanza there was a central idea discussed. However, in each line ending there is an element of suspense and wonder. For example, Carson decided to end the first line with the words " And when" which leaves the readers with the curiosity of knowing the next action of taking him to a waste-ground. This method is repeated through out the poem such as in " someone not involved, they pulled out his fingernails.Then". As a result of this break the reader is giving the opportunity to wonder or imagine the context of the next line. Additionally, the end-stooped and

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