Understanding how Blakemore presents multiculturalism in 'Peckham Rye Lane'
I can explain how Blakemore presents multiculturalism in Peckham in ‘Peckham Rye Lane’.
Understanding how Blakemore presents multiculturalism in 'Peckham Rye Lane'
I can explain how Blakemore presents multiculturalism in Peckham in ‘Peckham Rye Lane’.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Peckham is an area of South East London, known for having multicultural community.
- The poem follows the speaker on a bus, describing what they see out of the window.
- Arguably, we might see the poem as an expression of multiculturalism.
- Blakemore references Blake, a Romantic poet, who believed in individualism and freedom.
Keywords
Multicultural - relating to or containing several cultural or ethnic groups within a society
Gunmetal - a type of bronze – an alloy of copper, tin, and zinc; a greyish-blue colour
Belonging - a feeling of being happy or comfortable as part of a particular group
Realistic - representing things in a way that is accurate and true to life
Romanticism - an artistic movement from the late 18th and early 19th century, focused on emotions and nature
Common misconception
That poems always consider the speaker's individual feelings and emotions.
Poems often use the speaker as a way of observing life around them and commenting on wider society.
Equipment
You will need a copy of the Edexcel 'Belonging' anthology.
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
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