Comparing Chingonyi’s ‘Kumukanda’ to other Edexcel 'Belonging' poems
I can explain explore how 'Kumukanda' can be compared thematically to a range of poems from the anthology.
Comparing Chingonyi’s ‘Kumukanda’ to other Edexcel 'Belonging' poems
I can explain explore how 'Kumukanda' can be compared thematically to a range of poems from the anthology.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- 'Kumukanda' and 'Jamaican British' both explore the struggle in finding belonging when the speaker is of dual heritage.
- 'Kumukanda' and 'The Émigrée' both use the power of memory to create a sense of belonging.
- 'Kumukanda' and 'The Émigrée' both explore permanent severance whereas 'Jamaican British' explores a partial separation.
- 'Kumukanda' and 'I Remember, I Remember' explore grief and sadness through idealised memories.
- 'Kumukanda' and 'I Remember, I Remember' mourn the loss of childhood innocence.
Keywords
Inner conflict - a struggle within oneself between opposing desires, beliefs or emotions
Dual identity - simultaneously identifying with two different cultural backgrounds or traditions
Grief - deep sorrow caused by the loss of someone or something important
Diaspora - people who have been dispersed from their homeland, maintaining cultural connections to their origins
Mourn - to express grief or feel sorrow over a loss or death
Common misconception
'Kumukanda' can only be compared to other anthology poems about cultural identity (e.g. 'Jamaican British' and 'The Émigrée'.
Although poems centred around cultural identity and inner conflict are most obvious choices to compare, you could compare 'Kumukanda' with another poem that focuses on grief and loss (for example 'I Remember, I Remember').
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Equipment
You will need access to a copy of 'Kumukanda' by Kayo Chingonyi. You will also need access to a copy of the Edexcel Belonging anthology for this lesson.
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- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
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