How Does Arthur Symon Use Metaphors In April Midnight

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In April Midnight, Arthur Symons tells his story about a couple walking through the dark London streets. He writes about the love that they share with one another, using terms and ideas to help form a theme around romance. In his poem, Symons uses metaphors and diction to create and support an idea of the feeling of love. Symons’ metaphors create the feeling of being in love. He uses visual images in his metaphors, starting by talking about them together, as they are “Side by side through the streets at midnight,” which helps display their connection with one another. The image reveals the affection the couple shares with each other, even through their hardships, like the darkness at midnight. In another way, Symons says “Where you dance