https://padlet.com/michael_diciaccio/mendingwall_g2 Q10: What connotations are presented in Frost's use of the simile 'like an old stone savage armed'? What correlations is Frost making and how dies it imply a level of primitivism we have no discovered ways of overcoming? en-us 2016-10-27 01:22:16 UTC 2026-02-21 18:24:43 UTC hello@padlet.com nestor_campos https://padlet.com/michael_diciaccio/mendingwall_g2/wish/133797828 "Like an old stone savage armed," the simile to primitive times shows how tradition and rules are constantly followed. Both neighbours are strong on tradition and follow it. The persona is forced to conceal his discovery as he feels odd/uncomfortable with breaking tradition. This is shown through the lacklustre tone and apathetic atmosphere. "I could say", the low modality shows his ignorance and unwillingness to further reveal his discovery. He at first questions why things are the way they are with "why do they make good neighbours?" and then follows by saying "something there is that doesn't love a wall". The repetition of this sentence shows the primitive values of the society during 1914 and influence tradition and values previously present have on the decision making and actions of others. The significance of tradition is shown through "and on a day we meet to walk the line." Irregardless of their non existent relationship, both neighbours follow tradition and through the symbolism of the line demonstrates the significance of tradition. Robert Frost, throughout mending wall, alludes to the primitive ways and demonstrates how discoveries such as this one, are concealed due to tradition and the fear of breaking it, in a time that heavy influenced society. ]]> 2016-10-28 01:19:47 UTC https://padlet.com/michael_diciaccio/mendingwall_g2/wish/133797828 https://padlet.com/michael_diciaccio/mendingwall_g2/wish/133798065 '...Like an old stone savage armed'. Frost historically alludes to his neighbor as a primeval ‘cave-man’, as he assumes a similar figure while carrying the stones that will reconstruct the wall. This creates a sense of irony, as it interprets the wall as a remnant from a more primitive time, perhaps reflective of their relationship which thrives off past traditions. It is these ‘remnant traditions’ which prevent their relationship from excelling, which emotionally challenges the persona due to his neighbour’s oblivious nature. Thus, the simile entrusts his indignant view of him as a single-minded, underdeveloped being. ]]> 2016-10-28 01:21:44 UTC https://padlet.com/michael_diciaccio/mendingwall_g2/wish/133798065 baxter_brown https://padlet.com/michael_diciaccio/mendingwall_g2/wish/133798269 There are many negative connotations in the simile utilized by Robert Frost in his poem Mending wall. The simile is "Like an Old stone savage armed". One of the first connotations which can be seen from this simile is that his neighbour is acting and thinking like a savage, incapable of facing change and usurping tradition. The correlations between the primal and savage nature of the neighbour when posed a logical idea and his reaction is to resort to his primitive nature. This immediate reaction exemplifies that we as the human race have not yet discovered a way of overcoming their primal instincts and the human condition...]]> 2016-10-28 01:23:24 UTC https://padlet.com/michael_diciaccio/mendingwall_g2/wish/133798269 matthew_booth1 https://padlet.com/michael_diciaccio/mendingwall_g2/wish/133798490 Simile of the "old stone savage"  insinuates the stone age and history, that goes hand in hand with tradition. The negative connotations with the used diction of "savage" suggest that traditions are not necessarily a good thing, a furthermore that they restrict the actions of people, like how the persona holds back from saying that they shouldn't bother with repairing the wall. ]]> 2016-10-28 01:25:13 UTC https://padlet.com/michael_diciaccio/mendingwall_g2/wish/133798490 harrison_lee1 https://padlet.com/michael_diciaccio/mendingwall_g2/wish/133799212 The correlation that frost brings to the fore through the similie of 'old stone savage' is a comparison of the time to a great stage of war, drawing upon historical illusions to prompt the reader to consider the prevalence and primitive nature of war in their lifestyles today

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