Analysing how Hood presents the past and present in 'I Remember, I Remember'

The personification of the sun in Hood's childhood creates a joyous image of happy memories. There is a contrast to the way Hood personifies the nighttime, perhaps reflecting his ill health in adulthood. The personification of nature may suggest an emotional connection to nature that links to the theme of belonging. The use of colour imagery could represent the idealistic view of the speaker’s childhood. The use of punctuation could reflect both their childhood joy and the lack of joy in their adult life.