Analysing how Blakemore presents multiculturalism in 'Peckham Rye Lane'
I can explain how Blakemore uses language, form and structure to express ideas of multiculturalism.
Analysing how Blakemore presents multiculturalism in 'Peckham Rye Lane'
I can explain how Blakemore uses language, form and structure to express ideas of multiculturalism.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- The metaphor of a hair brush suggests community together, all in place.
- The juxtaposition of inclusive and uncomfortable images and words could suggest multiculturalism isn’t fully accepted.
- The free verse nature of the poem could link to the idea that people are free to be who they want to be.
- The use of rhymes, half-rhymes and no rhyme could link to ideas of multiculturalism.
Keywords
Metaphorical - something used symbolically to represent something else
Half-rhyme - a type of rhyme formed by words with similar but not identical sounds
Multicultural - relating to or containing several cultural or ethnic groups within a society
Juxtaposition - the fact of two things being seen or placed close together with contrasting effect
Inclusion - the action or state of including or of being included within a group or structure
Common misconception
That the form of a poem doesn't influence our analysis.
The chosen form can influence our perception of the theme of a poem and give us a clue into the writer's intentions.
Equipment
You will need access to a copy of the Edexcel Belonging anthology for this lesson.
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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