Comparing Ataka and Kanjinchō

Comparing the text of Ataka to the text of Kanjinchō, I found that the author of each chooses to emphasize lines differently.  In Ataka Ha first dan, the line “It is the tenth day of the second month” is said twice, where as in part 2 of Kanjinchō, it is stated only once (Wade 84-85).  Repetition is used here, a tool common of poetry and song, to emphasize a particular point, and to make an impact on the audience.  In Ha fifth da of Ataka, Benkei says to Yoshitsune, “Lately, I’ve become more and more disgusted with you.  I must teach you a lesson”, while in Kanjinchō Benkei says to Yoshitsune, “The more I think of it, you are hateful! Hateful! Hateful!” (Wade 92-93).  The delivery of the line by Benkei in Kanjinchō comes across as harsher than his line in Ataka, and the repetitive aspect of the text makes the moment memorable.