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The speaker in "Once Upon a Time" by Gabriel Okara wants to unlearn the defensive behaviors that have closed him off from genuine connections with others. By "unlearning all these muting things," he is expressing a desire to break down the barriers he has built up over time and rediscover his authentic self in order to engage more openly and honestly with the world.
Poetic Devices: Repetition: "Once upon a time" in the 1st and last lines Similie:"..conforming smile like a fixed potrait smile." Metaphor: "Ice-block cold eyes" Sarcasm:"feel at home!" "come again"
There is no information that says this is definitely factual but he did win a poetry prize from the Commonwealth in the same year so it is possible it was written in 1979 or at least written in that decade.
"Spirit of the Wind" by Gabriel Okara is a poem that explores the theme of change and the impermanence of life. The speaker meditates on the transient nature of existence, comparing it to the fleeting nature of the wind. Through vivid imagery and metaphorical language, Okara conveys a sense of nostalgia and reflection on the passage of time. Ultimately, the poem suggests that like the wind, life is unpredictable and constantly moving forward.
Yes, there is hypocrisy in the poem "Once Upon a Time" by Nigerian writer Gabriel Okara. The poem critiques the facade of civilization and modernity adopted by the speaker, while revealing the underlying conflicts and struggles within. The speaker's desire to conform to societal expectations and abandon his authentic self reflects the theme of hypocrisy.
"Once Upon a Time" by Gabriel Okara is a poem that explores the loss of innocence and authenticity as one grows older. The notes in the poem include themes like nostalgia, societal pressure, and the struggle to maintain one's true self. Poetic devices such as imagery, enjambment, and repetition are used to convey the speaker's internal conflict and the impact of societal expectations on individual identity.
You can't. Only one at a time.
Gabriel Luna wanted to throw a large party for his sons to celebrate their return from the war. He also hoped to make their home a place of joy and warmth after their difficult time in battle.
The nervous system sends a message to your brain and your brain send a message back "telling you what to do". Sending a message to your brain and your brain sending one back takes a shorter time than it does for you to blink once.
In the poem "Once Upon a Time" by Gabriel Okara, the learning referred to is the process of adapting to a world where true emotions and sincerity have been replaced by superficial expressions like laughter with only teeth and shaking hands without the heart. The speaker has learned to navigate these insincere gestures and has also learned the appropriate response of saying "Goodbye" in such a world.
False; it is stated that the president must address the public from "time to time". No specific time is actually set.
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