half-caste Flashcards
Who is John Agard?
John Agard is an
Afro-Guyanese poet and playwright who now
lives in the UK
What are the two themes John Agard explores?
Theme 1- Racism
What are the two themes John Agard explores?
Theme 2- Divisions
How is the poem structured?
Split into two main
halves
What quote could you use to show this?
“An de whole of yu ear And de whole of yu mind”
How are Puns used in the poem?
To show his wit and intelligence
What quote could you use to show this?
“I half-caste human being
Cast half-a-shadow”
How is Colloquial Language used in the poem?
The heavier sounds add more of a stress to the beat throughout the poem.
What quote could you use to show this?
“Yu mean when light an shadow Mix in de sky”
How is Refrain used in the poem?
Forces the reader to reflect on the meaning of the term
What quote could you use to show this?
“Explain yuself Wha yu mean”
