Stevenson uses diction to thoroughly describe the changes that were brought …show more content…
These metaphors make comparisons between new jobs and personalities with traits commonly found in objects. For instance, Stevenson describes time as being solid, where time is not solid at all (1). In addition, she describes the excitement for the future and the success it created through a metaphor. “... careers danced upon this foam of confidence.”(Stevenson 1). Stevenson uses this metaphor to show how success was based the trends of the times. Access to the future created a “froth”(1) that people used in order to make money and become successful. Stevenson used foam as her example; foam is not very sturdy, showing that the jobs of this time would not last. Stevenson also uses metaphors to describe the boldness of the flapper. “... her way of skating gaily over thin ice.”(Stevenson 2). The flapper shows her boldness by not being worried about what other people think of her. She is willing to make people irritated or annoyed by this boldness, but is careful not to cross the line. Stevenson’s use of metaphors helps the audience understand what the changes were like in this time