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Title: The use of Figurative Language and the Artistic appeal of Christina Perri’s “Jar of Hearts” Introduction: The song “Jar of Hearts” by Christina Perri is an uplifting song using simile, metaphor, personification, and cliché. Although the song has a somber tone, its purpose is to uplift and embolden the listener to avoid making a mistake. The song was originally was released on iTunes in July 2010. The song later was included on Perri's debut EP, The Ocean Way Sessions and later appeared on her album, Lovestrong in 2011. The song ascended into the Top 20 spot on iTunes in May, 2011; It subsequently became the 11th best-selling single of 2011 in the UK.

Thesis Statement: Christina Perri artistically uses symbolism, tone, and personification in her song “Jar of Hearts” to demonstrate a sense of dignity and victory after having overcome a bad relationship. The song is an inspirational and artistic expression, which listeners can turn to when navigating through their own relationship.

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Body paragraph 1: One style of figurative language the writer uses in “Jar of Hearts” is personification.

a. Personification is defined as attributing a personal nature or human characteristics to something that is nonhuman, or as the representation of an abstract quality in human form. b. Example 1: Verse 1 - All that’s waiting is regret (regret is not a person and therefore, it is not able to wait) c. Example 2: Chorus – And tearing love apart (love cannot actually be torn apart)

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Body paragraph 2: A second style of figurative language the writer uses in “Jar of Hearts” is symbolism.

a. Symbolism is defined as a figure of speech where an object, person, or situation has another meaning other than its literal meaning. b. Example 1: Song title- Jar of hearts (symbolizes giving your heart away) c. Example 2: Chorus – Collecting your jar of hearts (symbolizes pain, suffering) d. Example 3: Chorus – From the ice within your soul (symbolizes heartlessness, being cold-hearted, uncaring, stoic ) e. Example 4: Bridge – Remember how to put back the light in my eyes (symbolizes happiness, strength)

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Body paragraph 3: Another style of figurative language the writer uses in “Jar of Hearts” is tone.

a. Tone in this song is used to help prove the strength and inspiration of the song...the writer uses commanding language to get her message across which can empower people to stand up for themselves, restore their dignity, etc.). b. Example 1: Verse 1 – I know I can’t take one more step towards you c. Example 2: Chorus – So don’t come back to me/ Who do you think you are? d. Example 3: Verse 2 – But I have grown too strong/ To ever fall back in your arms e. Example 4: Bridge – And now you’re back/ You don’t get to get me back f. Example 5: Last Chorus – Don’t come back for me/ Don’t come back at all

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Body paragraph 4: I. This is a popular song because it employs an uplifting and selfmedicating theme. Every one of us has had a relationship end unfavorably, and as such have been vulnerable to the ex-lover, particularly if that person decided to come back. Taking such person back usually does not end up well; in fact, it often makes us even more hurt and vulnerable. This song shows us that being strong and calling the person out is a more viable option. https://www.lyricinterpretations.com/christinaperri/jar-of-hearts

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Conclusion:

Christina Perri’s hit song “Jar of Hearts ” is a song which connects with listeners who find themselves hurt by an ex-lover who suddenly wants the person back. The creative use of figurative language in this song make the song interesting and demonstrative. Although the song has a somber theme, it conveys positive message regarding self esteem and not settling for less, which is relayed to the listener without using profanities or graphic adult content. (https://www.commonsensemedia.org/music-reviews/jar-of-hearts-cd-single)

Annotated Bibliography "Best Christina Perri Songs." Best Christina Perri Songs - Top Ten List - TheTopTens®. N.p., n.d. Web. 17 Feb. 2017. . This website focused on user content. It provided listener comments about the song, ‘Jar of Hearts’, which were insightful into how people feel about this song.

"Christina Perri." http://www.allmusic.com/artist/christina-perriThis website provided information about Christina Perri’s professional career. It told how the 23-year-old café waitress who was working as an unsigned songwriter became

successful in her endeavor within 2 weeks. This information will help be provide context about Perri and her impact on her fans/listeners.

"Christina Perri Lyrics." MusixMatch, n.d. Web. 17 Feb. 2017. . This website had the lyrics of the song that I was analyzing for figurative literary devices. The website was plain and straightforward. It offered nothing else of academic use except for the song’s lyrics. "Christina Perri News." Christina perri Official Website. Atlantic Records, 17 Feb. 2017. Web. 17 Feb. 2017. . This website is the official website of Christina Perri. It was very helpful in gaining the most current and reliable information about her and her music. It was a little hard to navigate, but I was able to learn more about her and her current and future music work. This source seems more credible than some of the others I have annotated for this assignment. "Figurative Language Examples." Literary Devices. N.p., 12 Jan. 2016. Web. 17 Feb. 2017. < http://www.literarydevices.com/figurative-language/>. This website was very helpful with respect to literary devices. It listed a number of the most common literary devices on the main page. On the left side bar of the main page, there were links to more figurative language terms. This website provided nice definitions to remind me what each figurative language term means.

www.commonsensemedia.org/music-reviews/jar-of-hearts-cd-single This website was helpful to demonstrate some reasons why this song is popular among listeners.

LYRICS:

"Jar Of Hearts" I know I can't take one more step towards you 'Cause all that's waiting is regret Don't you know I'm not your ghost anymore You lost the love I loved the most

I learned to live half alive And now you want me one more time

And who do you think you are? Runnin' 'round leaving scars

Collecting your jar of hearts And tearing love apart You're gonna catch a cold From the ice inside your soul So don't come back for me Who do you think you are?

I hear you're asking all around If I am anywhere to be found But I have grown too strong To ever fall back in your arms

And I've learned to live half alive And now you want me one more time

And who do you think you are? Runnin' 'round leaving scars

Collecting your jar of hearts And tearing love apart You're gonna catch a cold From the ice inside your soul So don't come back for me Who do you think you are?

And it took so long just to feel alright Remember how to put back the light in my eyes I wish I had missed the first time that we kissed 'Cause you broke all your promises And now you're back You don't get to get me back

And who do you think you are? Runnin' 'round leaving scars Collecting your jar of hearts

And tearing love apart You're gonna catch a cold From the ice inside your soul So don't come back for me Don't come back at all

And who do you think you are? Runnin' 'round leaving scars Collecting your jar of hearts Tearing love apart You're gonna catch a cold From the ice inside your soul Don't come back for me Don't come back at all Who do you think you are? Who do you think you are? Who do you think you are?

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