Look we have coming to Dover Flashcards
(structure) comment on stanza in the poem
-each stanza is placed with and array of sound effects - rhythm, alliteration and assonance
(structure) what type of structure is used throughout the poem?
-loose structure that seems immature and mimics the immature and uneducated persona the poet wants to portray to fit in with the prejudice view inhabitants have of immigrants,
(structure) how is half rhyme used?
-shows how the speaker is attempting to speak the language unlike many people believe, and this attempt is shown with use of broken english ‘look we have coming to dover’
(techniques) identify use of colloquials?
‘gobfuls’ ‘scramming’ this forms a hybrid to mirror the mixing of cultures. shows how they have picked up words and sounds to make formal sentences.
(techniques) use of sounds
there is a mixture of sounds echoing the the mix of cultures,
(techniques) what lexical field is used?
- lexical field of immigration as a threat to national identity.
- however this idea is subverted as this negative image is coming from the view of an immigrant.
(techniques) what evidence supports the lexical field of immigration?
- ‘invade’
- ‘teemed’
- ‘swarms of us’
how is imagery created with the use of negative words eg. ‘invade’?
-relates to immigration and has negative connotations, invade connotes to something unwanted forcing itself.
context
- poem realtes to now and feelings of todays society
- reminiscent of right wing tabloid headlines and their negative view of immigrants
- david cameron in 2007 once described immigrants as ‘swarms’
(techniques) what does the lexical field of immigration show?
-showing the harsh reality and mutual understanding both have of prejudice.
can you explain the tone used?
-hardship and poverty in comparison to ‘cushy
tourists’
how is the little power the immigrants have emphasised + shown?
‘huddled’/ ‘hutched’ shows their vulnerability and how their perceived by the public
what does erratic rhyme scheme and use of colloquials show?
- mimics the way immigrants speak in brown english
- mix of cultures and traditions
what does the line ‘flexing their blarneis’ show?
-word ‘blarney’ is irish and again shows an attempt by immigrants to make coherent sentences by mixing all different dialects they hear
(neon lines) ‘whistling of asthma parks’
-negative metaphor to show even the purity and fun of a apart for immigrants will remain unpleasant
(neon lines) ‘swarms of us’
- personal pronoun shows he is one of them
- ‘swarms’ used by David cameron to describe immigrants
(neon lines) ‘passport us to life’
-coming for a better life
(neon lines) ‘unparasol’d tables’
- word is incorrect and does not exist in the english diction
- mocks english weather
(neon lines) ‘flecked by the chalk of britannia’
- feeling alienated, flecked shows sporty and in essence is nothing at all
- chalk is a substance that can easily be swiped away
- shows they will never really be a part of society
(neon lines) ‘stowed in the sea to invade’
- “invade” shows ongoing theme of words with negative connotations, links to hostile people entering country
- juxtaposed with the idea of being “stowed” and hidden away unnoticed, with it unlikely for people to be able to invade a country with no supplies.
- interpreted as a criticism of those who are see immigration as hugely detrimental or even dangerous.
(neon lines) ‘banking on the miracle of the sun’
- typical view of Britain as a rainy country with little sunshine,
- humour highlighting the ability for people to integrate into society successfully and quickly.
- may also interpret this as sun= positive symbol, alluding to the idea that those coming to the UK may need to hope for a ‘miracle’ in order to be fully accepted as part of society.
‘babbling’ is?
-onomatopea
