My father would not not show us

Question 1

What is the rhythm of this poem

Answer 1

The poem is written in rhyming couplets, which shows us the relationship between the son and father

Question 2

What nationality is Ingrid De Kok and when was she born

Answer 2

She is South African and was born in 1951 and is still alive.

Question 3

What does “My fathers face / five days dead / is organised for me to see” mean

Answer 3

There is enjambment, dental alliteration of the “d” sound, there is also alliteration of the “f” sound, “organised” is quite bitter, distance from death, blunt but is harsh.

Question 4

What does “this is the last time I am allowed” mean

Answer 4

This creates a distance between the son and the father, this also creates isolation.

Question 5

What does “he hid, he hid away.” mean

Answer 5

There is repetition of “hid” showing that he is trying to not let his kids see him.