Checking Out Me History Flashcards
Who is the author of the poem?
John Agard
Why does Agard mention figures like “Toussaint L’Ouverture” and “Nanny de Maroon”?
He demonstrates how Key figures in history have been overlooked due to the colour of their skin
What is the significance of the repetition of “Dem tell me”?
“Dem tell me” emphasises the speaker’s frustration with the history imposed on him by the colonial education system, which excludes his own cultural background.
What does the quote “Bandage up me eye with me own history” suggest?
This suggests the deliberate concealment of the speaker’s true heritage, symbolizing how colonial history has blinded him to his own cultural roots.
What is the central theme of “Checking Out Me History”?
The central theme is the critique of colonial education and the lack of representation of Black and Caribbean history.
