09-07-2011, 02:54 PM
(09-06-2011, 09:04 AM)Heslopian Wrote: Would the first line of the third verse feel less preachy if instead of "stereotypes" I put "worshipping kinds"?for me, it's the 'angry' part that feels a little preachy. it feels like the narrator is voicing an opinion (which is allowed of course)
Neither of the "ours" are needed, but I think they add an air of intimacy. I think removing them would make the verse seem didactic somehow.
Thanks for your feedback and kind words Bilbo
if you used;
angry stereotypes,
the peasants and the urbanites,
who understand neither.
i'm not so sure myself but it's an option to look at.

