Poem Flashcards
What, who, when
The brick lane I see
Sally flood
1980s
What does it tell you about BL (3)
Gives view of what it’s like
Gives positive and negative impressions
Describes what senses may experience
Quotes (5+)
Senses = “aromatic spices”
Characteristics = “pollution heavy exhaust fumes”
People = “drug peddlers”
Positive = “immigrant looks for fulfilment”
Negative = “breeding ground of discontent”
Useful? (3)
Writer had lived experience - insider
Sense of place given
Positives and negatives
Not useful? (2)
One viewpoint
Choice of language may exaggerate reality
How does it compare (2)
Shows multiculturalism like others
However includes negatives - many other sources don’t