Analysing ideas of identity and heritage in Robinson's 'A Portable Paradise'
I can explain how Robinson uses language and structure to present daily life, paradise, and voice in order to express ideas of identity and heritage in 'A Portable Paradise'.
Analysing ideas of identity and heritage in Robinson's 'A Portable Paradise'
I can explain how Robinson uses language and structure to present daily life, paradise, and voice in order to express ideas of identity and heritage in 'A Portable Paradise'.
These resources will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Robinson uses sibilant and plosive sounds to reflect the seemingly inescapable adversity the speaker faces.
- The colour and sensory imagery around the speaker’s “paradise” implies that it brings hope and peace to the speaker.
- The voice of the grandmother arguably reflects the impact of family on identity.
- The structure of the poem reflects the continual presence of the speaker’s heritage.
Keywords
Optimistic - hoping or believing that good things will happen in the future
Adversity - a state or instance of serious or continued difficulty or misfortune
Anthem - a rousing or uplifting song identified with a particular group, body, or cause
Uplifting - inspiring happiness, optimism, or hope
Common misconception
That descriptions of colours are only there to provide a visual aid.
Colour symbolism is deeply important to the meaning of the poem as well.
Equipment
You will need access to a copy of the AQA World and Lives 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).
Lesson video
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