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What is The effect of the poem Limbo?
the point of this poem is to get the picture of slaves into your head working hard and the only fun they get is to play limbo
What is the theme of the poem Limbo by Edward Kamau Brathwaite?
The theme of the poem Limbo is the Slaves and their journey on slave ship from Africa to America. It is believed that the limbo dance was created on slave ships which could be where the name came from.
How many stanzas are there in Edward Kamau Brathwaite's poem Limbo?
Edward Kamau Brathwaite wrote Limbo to describe the pain the West African slaves went through on the ships. How they were in darkness and also how no matter what they did they couldn't escape all they could here was their heart beating in the rhythm of limbo.
What tone would you read the poem 'Limbo' in?
normal
What techniques does edward kaman use in limbo poem?
Alliteration and the use of techniques
Where can you get the poem Limbo?
It is currently an English Language GCSE poem from the AQA exam board so you are able to get a copy from their website.
When was the poem limbo written?
The poem "Limbo" was written by West Indian poet Edward Kamau Brathwaite in 1962. Brathwaite is known for his contributions to Caribbean literature and his exploration of the African diaspora experience in the Caribbean. "Limbo" is a powerful and evocative poem that addresses themes of slavery, oppression, and cultural identity.
Why is there no punctuation in the poem Limbo by Edward Kamau Brathwaite?
it is supposed to be symbolic to the slaves' continiuous suffering. Also fits in with the dance that is being acted out with the poem. Because the poem symbolises the journey of the slaves. The poem begins with a capital letter to symbolise the beginning of the journey and ends with a full stop to show the journey has ended. It is a way of using structure and form to reflect or shape meaning. becasue it shows the way the slaves are getting on the boat it shows the flow of the slaves
Is the poem Limbo by Edward Kamau Brathwaite formal or informal?
It depends. It doesn't use specific formal language and is set-out like a song with the 'beat of the drum' creating a heartbeat. The poem uses lots of repetition which may suggest it to be informal, yet it has no slang or shortened words. I don't think this poem is trying to be formal or informal, it just wants to portray the location and actions of the slaves through a rhythmical structure.
What is figure of speech in the poem The echoing green?
*Figure of speech of the echoing green poem *First stanza of the poem is set in 'personification'Second stanza of the poem is set in 'antitesis'Last stanza of the poem is set in'simile'
Where can you download the poem limbo by edward brathwaite?
The poem "Limbo" by Edward Kamau Brathwaite may be available for download on reputable poetry websites, such as Poetry Foundation, PoemHunter, or through online bookstores where his collections are sold. It's important to purchase and download from legal and authorized sources to respect the copyright of the author.
Why did edward kamau brathwaite write the limbo poem?
The Limbo Dance is believed that it was invented on the slavery ships by the slaves themselves as a way of keeping fit in confined conditions. The poem is telling a story of the limbo dance, however, at the same time telling a story of slavery. For example: "stick hit sound" This suggests the sound of someone hitting a stick to the beat of the music, but at the same time, the sound of a slave being hit by a stick. Another one is "down down down" This suggests the stick being lowered in the dance but, at the same time, it telling us about the slaves being taken down to the bottom of the ship and it could also be their feelings; "down down down" - their hope and happiness being brought down to despair and misery.
