The title "Countdown" refers to the literal counting of hours until the alarm rings, but also suggests a ticking clock on the mother's patience or sense of self. Aural Imagery:
Every word is carefully chosen. The lack of superfluous decoration mirrors the stark reality of the subject matter. Visual Imagery countdown by grace chua
She is described as a "tired astronaut" surveying her "chrometop kitchentop". This imagery suggests a sense of clinical detachment and physical exhaustion. The Mother-ship and Satellites: The title "Countdown" refers to the literal counting