11. A wider view Flashcards
Who wrote the poem and what do we know about them?
Seni Seneviratne he is of Sri Lankan heritage born in Leeds (north England)
what is the poem about
The speaker starts by imagining 19th century working class Leeds from their great great grandads perspective. The speaker pictures the architecture inspiring his dreams for a more meaningful life. The speaker shifts to the present day and walking the same streets feels united with the great great grandfather
what are the key feelings in the poem
- reflection- it has a reflective tone.
- longing- the speaker longs to understand his ancestors experience.
- connection- feeling of family and kinship sharing experiences of family.
what are key themes in the poem?
identity (culture), identity (family), nature, belonging
quote that shows repetition of a word that implies the reflection theme in the poem and a sense of monotony
backyard of his back to back
quote that shows the desire of the great grandad to go beyond the confines of his daily life
craved the comfort of a wider view
quote that creates an anchor between what the speaker sees and the great great grandad sees
timeless in the flux of time
