Understanding the poem 'Peckham Rye Lane'
I can explain how Blakemore presents Peckham in their poem.
Understanding the poem 'Peckham Rye Lane'
I can explain how Blakemore presents Peckham in their poem.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Peckham is an area of South East London, known for having multicultural community.
- The poem follows the speaker on a bus, describing what they see out of the window.
- Arguably, we might see the poem as an expression of multiculturalism.
- Blakemore references Blake, a Romantic poet, who believed in individualism and freedom.
Common misconception
That poems always consider the speaker's individual feelings and emotions.
Poems often use the speaker as a way of observing life around them and commenting on wider society.
Keywords
Multicultural - relating to or containing several cultural or ethnic groups within a society
Gunmetal - a type of bronze – an alloy of copper, tin, and zinc; a greyish-blue colour
Belonging - a feeling of being happy or comfortable as part of a particular group
Realistic - representing things in a way that is accurate and true to life
Romanticism - an artistic movement from the late 18th and early 19th century, focused on emotions and nature
Equipment
You will need a copy of the Edexcel 'Belonging' anthology.
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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