Checking out me history Flashcards
1
Q
who wrote the poem?
A
John Agard
2
Q
why is the title of the poem significant?
A
colloquial language ‘me’ gives the reader an insight into the Caribbean culture.
3
Q
pick out 3 key quote from the poem.
A
- dem tell me
- Bandage up me eye with me own history
- de cow who jump over de moon
4
Q
how has the poem been structured?
A
Uneven stanza forms with the Carribean stanzas having shorter lines which emphasises the lack of care from authorities about teaching him about his own identity.
5
Q
what is the mood at the end of the poem? Include a quote.
A
The last line ‘I carving out me identity’ shows how he is taking matters into his own hands and does not want to be belittled anymore.
