life. Platten’s choice of vocabulary comprising ‘fight song’ or ‘like a small boat in the ocean” depicts the position in the society. “Fight Song” outlines either a physical or a mental struggle to overcome the social injustices or challenges of life. Similarly, the boat, in this case, symbolizes the small role she plays in advancing the intent of becoming an independent person. Normally, the boat is small but facilitates critical process such as transportation and fishing. In this view, she likens herself to the role of the vessel by demonstrating that despite her little experience or the multiplicity of the challenges, she has a major role. Notwithstanding the vastness of the ocean,...
