Analysing how Blakemore presents multiculturalism in 'Peckham Rye Lane'
I can explain how Blakemore uses language, form and structure to express ideas of multiculturalism.
Analysing how Blakemore presents multiculturalism in 'Peckham Rye Lane'
I can explain how Blakemore uses language, form and structure to express ideas of multiculturalism.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- The metaphor of a hair brush suggests community together, all in place.
- The juxtaposition of inclusive and uncomfortable images and words could suggest multiculturalism isn’t fully accepted.
- The free verse nature of the poem could link to the idea that people are free to be who they want to be.
- The use of rhymes, half-rhymes and no rhyme could link to ideas of multiculturalism.
Keywords
Metaphorical - something used symbolically to represent something else
Half-rhyme - a type of rhyme formed by words with similar but not identical sounds
Multicultural - relating to or containing several cultural or ethnic groups within a society
Juxtaposition - the fact of two things being seen or placed close together with contrasting effect
Inclusion - the action or state of including or of being included within a group or structure
Common misconception
That the form of a poem doesn't influence our analysis.
The chosen form can influence our perception of the theme of a poem and give us a clue into the writer's intentions.
To help you plan your year 10 english lesson on: Analysing how Blakemore presents multiculturalism in 'Peckham Rye Lane', download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 10 english lesson on: Analysing how Blakemore presents multiculturalism in 'Peckham Rye Lane', download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
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Equipment
You will need access to a copy of the Edexcel Belonging anthology for this lesson.
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
