checking out me history - john agard Flashcards
1
Q
what is the overview of the poem?
A
a black man recounts his education where he was primarily taught about white, western figures.
he decides to discover more about his heritage and history relevant to him.
2
Q
what themes does the poem explore?
A
cultural identity and oppression
3
Q
what dialect is the poem written in?
A
half creole, half english to emphasise his pride in his roots, as well as his perspective
4
Q
what country is john agard from?
when did it gain independance?
A
Guyana
1966
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