The Juggler Richard Wilbur Analysis
In the poem The Juggler by Richard Wilbur he uses diction, change in tone, and metaphors to describe the juggler. The use of these things reveals the speaker's amazement and enjoyment with the trick and the juggler. The use of diction in the passage helps the reader get a warm view of the juggler. For example, in line 6 it says “I takes a sky blue juggler with 5 red balls”. The sky blue gives off a light happy feeling because it can be associated with babies/young children as well as a bright sunny day. The 5 red balls stand out from the light blue as if they mesmerize you, and the speaker.
The speaker's tone changes as the poem goes on. The speaker starts off by saying “a ball will bounce, but less and less, its not a light hearted thing…”
The speaker's tone changes as the poem goes on. The speaker starts off by saying “a ball will bounce, but less and less, its not a light hearted thing…”