Repetition, (shows that he is annoyed) - He feels he has learnt too much about British culture and not about his own.
1 of 6
"Blind me to me own identity"
He feels he has been denied access to his own history, which has altered his identity. He feels his identity has been affected too much by British culture.
2 of 6
"Haitian revolution"
Historical examples of misuse of power - slavery and European colonisation.
3 of 6
"Dem" (one example)
He avoids using conventional grammar, he doesn't want to be associated with the society that has deprived him of the knowledge that he needs.
4 of 6
"**** Whittington and he cat"
He finds it ridiculous that he has learnt about pointless nursery rhymes but not famous Caribbean historical figures and heroes.
5 of 6
"Carving out me identity"
He intends to keep learning. "Carving" suggests it is difficult, but it will have a permanent result.
6 of 6
Other cards in this set
Card 2
Front
He feels he has been denied access to his own history, which has altered his identity. He feels his identity has been affected too much by British culture.
Back
"Blind me to me own identity"
Card 3
Front
Historical examples of misuse of power - slavery and European colonisation.
Back
Card 4
Front
He avoids using conventional grammar, he doesn't want to be associated with the society that has deprived him of the knowledge that he needs.
Back
Card 5
Front
He finds it ridiculous that he has learnt about pointless nursery rhymes but not famous Caribbean historical figures and heroes.
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