Comparison of Snakecharmer and Snake ParkThere are many methods available that poets can use to create the desired effect. They can take different approaches to improve an aspect of their poetry. Both Snakecharmer, by Sylvia Plath, and In the Snake Park, by William Plomer show how poets use different techniques to illustrate the world of the snake and draw us into it. Plath using diction and Plomer using imagery, both describe the serpent to create a mood for their poems. They then proceed to show the relationships between man and serpent. Plomer applies characterization to achieve this effect, while Plath uses symbolism to do so more subtly. Plath's use of diction to emphasize the movement of the serpent produces a state of anxiety suggesting that something evil is stirring. Alliteration is used to make sentences flow in the movement of a snake. This effect is achieved by weaving the words together in a fluid manner. It is especially effective when the snake charmer "pipes the green water until the green waters tremble." The “oscillations,” “coils,” and “contortions” that occur during the formation of his world create a feeling of restlessness. The image of a writhing mound of snakes pulsing and convulsing on a wave of putrid "green" water is conjured. At the beginning of the poem, the piper "starts a serpentine sphere with the moon's eye and mouth." This is repeated at the end when he "raises his pipe and closes his lunar eye". The poem is given a sense of closure. It falters as if a cycle has been completed. This causes the poem to swell and flow to imitate the action of snakes. Plomer uses imagery to describe snakes in his poem. These images show a process of change in snakes when they encounter humans. At the beginning of the poem lethargy lies "here and there in coils." This portrays snakes as languid and peaceful creatures. They are sleeping under the blazing midday sun. However, the Serpent is said to pour "slowly through an opening like smoke". Using smoke as a simile is effective in changing the tone of the poem. The smoke is moving very menacingly and the snakes are waking up from their peaceful sleep and emerging. Towards the end of the poem the tone changes again.