GCSE English Literature Poetry (7)

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• Description
• Dramatic Monologue from the Robin's viewpoint.
• Robin shows his jealousy and tells the reader secrets about Batman.
• Aimed at people who have been overshadowed previously by a more dominant character.
• Robin tries to break free from Batman and be seen as his own person.
• It was Batman's decision to split up -> Robin feels ditched by him.
• Language
• The end of every line ends with an "er" sound, which makes the reader speed on to the next line -> revealing anger.
• The "er" sound also gives the poem a humorous tone and makes it sound like the Batman theme tune - Robin appears to be mocking the theme tune, For example, "wander/yonder".
• "Batman, big shot" - alliteration appears to be mocking and insulting to Batman.
• puns such as "you, stewing…