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What way is the body described In poem midterm break by seamus heaney?

The body in "Midterm Break" by Seamus Heaney is described as a "corpse" and a "corpse, young and beautiful." The speaker uses this language to emphasize the suddenness and unexpectedness of his brother's death. The word "corpse" suggests that the speaker is viewing his brother's body from a distance, as if it is an object rather than a person. The adjectives "young" and "beautiful" add to the sense of tragedy by highlighting the fact that his brother's life was cut short before he had a chance to fully experience it.

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