Sounds - 'Hamlet' & 'Out,Out'

-Sound is the musical quality of poetry that can bring more depth to a text. I can be created through word choice, among other devices, such as alliteration, assonance, onomatopoeia, and cadance. In Hamlet's sililoquy in Act II, there are many examples of sound. For example, he states about himself: "bloody, bawdy villain!" Hamlet uses plosive language in this line. The plosive sounds of bloody and bawdy bring life to the text. It allows the reader to understand that it is a very important line to understand how Hamlet views himself. In 'Out, Out' Robert Frost uses sound to allow the reader to create a clear mental picture of what is going on. For example, in the first line of the poem Frost writes: "The buzz-saw snarled and rattled..." The sounds of snarled and rattled are very harsh and violent. Not only does this create a vivid picture in the reader's mind, but it also sets up the scene for what is to come in the poem. The use of sound brings more depth to a text, especially in both 'Hamlet' and 'Out, Out.'