Half-Caste Flashcards
1
Q
What does the repetition of “explain yuself” and “what yu mean” present in the poem
A
The phonetic spelling suggests Agard is rebelling against grammar. he is demanding an answer from the reader
2
Q
What does the use of “ Half” present in the poem?
A
It suggests that he is mixed race people think of him as half a person
3
Q
What quotes suggest that Agard is juxtaposing himself with the audience?
A
“wid de whole of yu eye”
“An de whole of yu ear”
4
Q
What quotes present Agards pride of identity?
A
“Im half-caste”
“i half-caste human being”
“and ill tell yu de other half of my story”
