singh song

Question 1

he vunt me not to hav a break but ven nobody in, i do di lock -

Answer 1

He rebels against his father’s rules - takes control of his own life.

Question 2

vee share in chapatti
vee share in di chutney
after vee have made love
like vee rowing through Putney

Answer 2

Repetition emphasises the couple’s unity.

Unusual simile to describe love making - creates humour

Question 3

in di worst indian shop on di whole indian road-

Answer 3

Exaggeration creates humour and highlights contrast between the unreliable narrator and his careful father.

Question 4

*my bride x3
she effing at my mum in all di colours of punjabi den stumble like a drunk making fun at my daddy

Answer 4

Repetition suggests he’s proud of her and can’t stop thinking about her. ‘bride’ suggests the marriage is new and exciting.
Lively language suggests he finds his wife’s swearing funny. They both have a sense of humour - he doesn’t mind her poking fun at his parents.

Question 5

a Tartan sari a donkey jacket and some pumps

Answer 5

Her clothes are a mixture of British and Indian culture - she embodies both

Question 6

di tings you have on offer yoo never hav got in stock

Answer 6

He’s a terrible shopkeeper but the complaints sound cheerful because of his phonetics

Question 7

and sit on my silver stool… stare past di half price window signs

Answer 7

‘silver stool’- money imagery contrasts with descriptions of beaches in the moonlight.

Question 8

Is priceless baby -

Answer 8

Suggests their love is more important than money. Poem left hanging after final word - looks at the future