3. Voice:
-It is the poet’s voice.
-The poet is also the persona.
-There is one voice but several
characters – I, we,Mr Nobody.

4. Devices:
-A limited rhyming pattern – only lines 2
and 4 of each stanza rhyme.
-Simile: As quiet as a mouse.
-Images of mess: mud, carpets soiled,
paper mislaid, finger marks upon the
door, ink…spilled, boots lying around.

5. The use of the senses:
See- mud, marks, curtains fade, books, door
ajar
Hear – quiet, break, cracked, tears, squeak
Touch – damp

6. Langua ge:
-Simple direct language is used.
Every stanza ends with Mr. Nobody.
-Old expressions are used: ‘Tis,prithee.
-Double meaning is used to create humour.
Examples:
* Mr. Nobody refers to a
character/person and a non-person.
* Lying means not telling the truth or being
found all over.

7. Themes:
 Responsibility for one’s action.
Very few people will own up when they
create problems. They tend to push their
blame to others.
 Truth and honesty
 Responsibility as in doing what we have to do
and not wait for others to do it.

8. Moral Values :
-We must not be afraid to own up if we have
done something wrong.
-If we push the blame to others even if it is to
nobody, it is the same as lying.
-We must take our duties seriously, not wait
for others to carry them out.