In the quoted passage, Reynold uses repetition to emphasize the confusion and complexity of his relationship with Uncle Mark. By repeatedly using variations of "know," he highlights the paradox of feeling intimate yet distant from someone who is both familiar and unfamiliar. This repetition communicates a sense of emotional turmoil, suggesting that while there is a connection to Uncle Mark, there is also a profound sense of alienation. It reflects the struggle to reconcile these conflicting feelings, emphasizing how relationships can be simultaneously intimate and confusing.
Analyze Reynold’s use of repetition on p. 164:
“AND YOU KNOW / it’s weird to know / a person you don’t know / and at the same time / not know / a person you know, / you know?” - What is he trying to communicate about his relationship with Uncle Mark in this poem?
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