Analysing how Nichols presents ideas of belonging and place in 'Island Man'
I can explain how Nichols uses language, form and structure to express ideas of place and belonging in ‘Island Man’.
Analysing how Nichols presents ideas of belonging and place in 'Island Man'
I can explain how Nichols uses language, form and structure to express ideas of place and belonging in ‘Island Man’.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- The repeated imagery of the "sea" implies that the Island Man feels a sense of freedom and peace in his dreams.
- The use of free verse could reflect the freedom the Island Man feels when connected to the Caribbean.
- The use of free verse could also suggest that the Island Man feels out of place in London.
- The repetition could connect a sense of monotony and unhappiness to the Island Man's life in London.
- The lack of punctuation could also show a lack of emotion and sense of monotony.
Keywords
Migrant - a person who moves from one place to another
Monotonous - dull, tedious, and repetitious; lacking in variety and interest
Nonconformity - the quality of living and thinking in a way that is different from other people
Belonging - a feeling of being happy or comfortable as part of a particular group
Groggy - weak and unable to think clearly or walk correctly, usually because of tiredness or illness
Common misconception
That imagery has one set meaning and connotations.
The connotations of an image can change depending on the language used in relation to it.
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Equipment
You will need a copy of the Edexcel 'Belonging' anthology for this lesson.
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
