What are the themes language structure of Wedding In The Flood by the poet Taufiq Rafat?

Answer 1

This poem encompasses a variety of themes but the main ones are the the power of nature i.e the river and also it's role and conflict with the routine of the wedding procession; the poem also comments on peoples alternating perspectives on their environment and what is happening aroung them but however contrasting their oppinions may be they all focus on the dowry, the future of the bride and the worsening weather. Apart from the obvious themes the customs and structure of Pakistani culture form and underlying current throughout the poem giving insight of the structure of this society to the audience. The structure mimicks the rising tension throughout the poem, each stanza builds emphasise on the bride, the torrential monsoon showers and also the characters focus on materialistic desires and concerns despite the despotic power of the rains and river looming throughout. All the tension and build up climaxes in the final stanza making the sinking of the ferry even more sybollic as the river ; as if at the control of cellestial authority consumes the greed, menace and unatural emotions that was carried by the procession positioning nature back into its rightfull position in control of humanity and all its sins. Nature is an unbanishable element of life. dont have time to comment on language but pick out some striking lines or images of natures power and the thoughts of the characters and also the tie ins with arranged marriage, subservant female etc...

Answer 2

"Wedding in the Flood" by Taufiq Rafat explores themes of love, resilience, and chaos amidst natural disasters. The language structure in the poem is characterized by vivid imagery, symbolic language, and a sense of urgency to convey the emotional intensity of the situation. Rafat's use of metaphor and personification enhances the poem's power to evoke a sense of hope and endurance in the face of adversity.