check and emigree Flashcards
who does Agard criticise?
the british education system
which words does Agard repeat throughout the poem?
and why???
‘dem tell me’ to emphasis the British schools tell him about others’ history but not his own
what does Agard criticise the British education system for?
not exploring enough black history
how does the emigree feel in her new country?
an outsider
who does Agard contrast Florence Nightingale with?
mary seacole, another nurse
what does the word ‘clear’ in ‘sunlight clear’ suggest?
the speaker’s memories are vivid and powerful
what do the works ‘rise between us’ suggest?
she feels the barriers between her and her home country grow
what does Rumens explore?
the experiences of people forced to emigrate
why does Agard use Caribbean dialect?
to celebrate his heritage and identity
both poems explore _______
being outsiders, pride
how does the speaker in the emigree feel about her home country?
happy and joyful
what does the imagery of ‘sunlight’ suggest?
the speaker’s memories are warm and happy
why does Agard contrast Mary Seacole and Florence nightingale?
emphasising important black historical figures who are not taught
why does Agard celebrate Mary Seacole?
she was an important nurse
what does the imagery of ‘they circle me’ suggest?
being bullied, tormented, isolated, excluded
