SSTTICC- Ode to Clothes

1. Summary- He is describing how he feels about his clothes. His relationship with his clothes is very mutual. Clothes make him feel secure, and he is thankful for having them.
2. Shifts- Topic changed from wearing his clothes, to his clothes "dying."
3. Title-  The clothes are a significant aspect of his life.
4. Theme- Be happy with what you have, because it may be gone tomorrow.
5. Imagery-  Metaphors - your life expands in the image of my life. , personification-aso embraced by your indefatigable faithfulness, similes- you billow and snap as if you were my soul,
6. Connotations- Ode- Dedication, Vanity - Arrogance, Vacant- Empty
7. Conflict- Man vs. Nature, Man vs. self