Analysing 'Living Space' 

English

In 'Poetry anthology', pupils compared the language, form and structure of a variety of poems. In 'Poetry anthology continued', pupils work on making more nuanced comparisons between poems.

In 'A World at War: Poetry', pupils explore how poets presents the atrocities of World War One through their poetry. In 'Poetry anthology', pupils analyse how a variety of different wars have been presented through poetry.

Poetry anthology: first study

Historic or outdated representations of people that may portray inequality or injustice.

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

In 'Living Space' Dharker juxtaposes shape. Which two quotations show this juxtaposition? 

In 'Living Space' the eggs may be a metaphor for {{}} and hope in the poem.

In 'Living Space' the irregular form and differing line length could reflect the {{}} of the inhabitant having to life in the slums.

In 'Living Space' which quotations show the community finding solutions to “problems” they face.

What word, beginning with 'M', does Dharker use to describe the structures of the slums 'Living Spaces'?

the poem describes a family escaping the slums of Mumbai

the poem compares a new home with the slums of Mumbai

What is the poem 'Living Space' by Imtiaz Dharker about?

Which word from the poem 'Living Space' shows the communities resourcefulness while living in the slums?

In Mumbai the {{}} are densely populated and used as a dumping ground for companies across the city.

In 'Living Space' Dharker wanted to {{}} the resilience and resourcefulness of the people living in the slums.

{{}} is when two things are placed close together with contrasting effect.

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Adult supervision recommended

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