Troll

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The poem “Troll” by Shane Koyczan starts off like a fairy tale about trolls, but then it becomes clear to the reader that it is about something much deeper than a make-believe troll. Although the true meaning of the poem is never stated, by the end of the poem it becomes obvious that it is written about internet trolls and what they’re capable of. The purpose of this poem is to address the dangers of cyber bullies/internet trolls so that more people are educated on what can happen. Koyczan develops the comparison between internet trolls and mythological trolls through a strong use of metaphors and similes.
The circumstance of the poem starts out as a fairy tale and even uses the classic “Once upon a time” (Koyczan 1) line, tracing the date …show more content…

Koyczan uses enjambment powerfully when he says “Even now” (43). Not only does this line completely shift the vibe of the poem, it also grabs the attention of the reader and forces them to keep reading. Although it does not have much significance on its own, it lays the scene for the following lines. The thought that the speaker put into this poem prior to writing it is obvious. He follows the storyline closely and he uses a variety of transition phases between lines to keep the ball rolling. Koyczan’s use of juxtaposition also helps to keep the reader engaged. A prime example of this is when he says “You have praised suffering, waltzed in between tragedies, gracefully dipping misery as if we would somehow be impressed with the dexterity of your animosity”. (39-41). Praising something is often linked to a good connotation and the reader doesn’t expect it to be followed with suffering since suffering has a negative connotation. The waltz is a peaceful dance often associated with happiness and celebration; while a tragedy is a unpleasant disaster. Misery is a feeling of emotional distress so it’s not likely to be graceful, and someone feeling miserable is certainly not likely to be dancing. This piece of juxtaposition helps to show the reader just how evil and immoral internet trolls can

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