And silence matched the silence under snow.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Abse uses silence and snow to evoke a sense of stillness and quiet isolation.
- In plain terms
- Silence matches the quiet under the snow.
- What can you take from it?
- Quiet environments can reflect or deepen feelings of silence.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What sounds do we hear in silence?
- How does weather affect mood?
Another view
The metaphor depends on the specific association of snow with silence.
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