Understanding how Nichols presents memories of home in 'Island Man'
I can explain how Nichols presents the memories of home in ‘Island Man’.
Understanding how Nichols presents memories of home in 'Island Man'
I can explain how Nichols presents the memories of home in ‘Island Man’.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Grace Nichols was born in Guyana before immigrating to Britain as an adult.
- Nichol's poetry is often characterised by Caribbean rhythms and culture and influenced by Guyanese folklore.
- The poem's title 'Island Man' could reflect both the idyllic Caribbean island of his birth and Great Britain.
- The poem explores the life of a Caribbean born man, living in London.
- Each night, Island Man dreams of his idyllic island home.
Keywords
Migrant - a person who moves from one place to another, predominantly to find work or better living conditions
To heave - to lift or haul (something heavy) with great effort
Alienation - the feeling that you have no connection with the people around you or that you are not part of a group
Belonging - a feeling of being happy or comfortable as part of a particular group
Womb - the organ in the body of a woman or other female mammal in which a baby develops before birth
Common misconception
That dreams aren't based on reality.
Dreams often draw on our previous memories or experiences.
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
Licence
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