Half-Caste

Question 1

What does the repetition of “explain yuself” and “what yu mean” present in the poem

Answer 1

The phonetic spelling suggests Agard is rebelling against grammar. he is demanding an answer from the reader

Question 2

What does the use of “ Half” present in the poem?

Answer 2

It suggests that he is mixed race people think of him as half a person

Question 3

What quotes suggest that Agard is juxtaposing himself with the audience?

Answer 3

“wid de whole of yu eye”

“An de whole of yu ear”

Question 4

What quotes present Agards pride of identity?

Answer 4

“Im half-caste”
“i half-caste human being”
“and ill tell yu de other half of my story”