Analysis Of No Coffin No Grave By Jared Angira

The SummaryThis poem is about the shameful murder of a tyrant. He was stabbed and shut in front of a night club; the poet sarcastically compared his murder shut to a gunshot representing a last respect to a warrior. Instead of the poem being a pure elegy, the poet created a sarcastic elegy...

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Themes of Let Me Die Alone by John Kolosa Kargbo

ThemesFew of the themes are Colonial Oppression, Quest for Leadership Position, Betrayal and Greed, Gender Inequality.1. Theme of Colonial Oppression: the theme of colonialism is the main motivation for the existence of the drama. The drama takes us back to the period where Africa still under the bondage of invaders. The drama portrayed the negative side of colonialism where the white masters in charge of affairs were wayward. Undermining Africa...

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Analysis Of Weigh Your Words By Crispin George

Crispin George was a Sierra Leonean born in 1902. He published his own poetry anthology Precious Gems Unearthed by an African and nearly all his poems were non-political but strongly religious; the poem "Weigh Your Words" is quite no exception."Weigh Your Words" is a poem describing the goods and dangers words can cause then the poet warns that words can live forever so people must be mindful of their usage.The poem contains alliteration "words may...

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Analysis Of Young Africa's Plea By Dennis Osadebay

Are you thinking of having a clearer idea of the poem "Young Africa's Plea" by Dennis Osadebay? Here is naijapoets.com.ng review regarding to the poem.The poet:-Dennis Osadebay is a Nigerian author, poet, and lawyer. He received his university education in the United Kingdom, where he was...

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Cultural Reflection From Abiku By John Pepper Clark

Abiku as the name implies is a situation where a child is given birth to in multiple times. It's a Yoruba word and Yoruba people are very culturally oriented people where giving birth and naming ceremonies are vital culture of the Yoruba people because of the value attached to names and because of circumstances and mysteries surrounding birth (abiku is an instance).The poem Abiku by John Pepper Clark has a rural setting and words like bats and owls...

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Literature-In-English Keypoints 2

SECTION C: LITERARY TERMS Definition: Literary terms are technical devices used both in Prose and Poetry by an author or by the poet when appreciating works of art in order to communicate their thoughts and feelings to the reader, so as to enhance the readers understanding of the theme arid form of a piece of writing. There is a need for you to know them and they are treated below. KINDS OF LITERARY TERMS 1. Stanza: In poetry, we have what is...

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Literature-In-English Keypoints

GENERAL LITERARY PRINCIPLES SECTION A: LITERATURE What Is Literature?: The word ‘literature is an offshoot of the word ‘literate’ which means ‘able to read and write’. In this sense, literature can be used to describe all printed materials which give instruction, information, etc.   Distinction between Written and Oral Literature The beginning of literature itself in all societies is basically oral where people chant songs, for instance,...

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Poetic Devices In Raider Of Treasure Trove By Lade Wosornu

POETIC DEVICES:There are some glaring poetic devices embedded in the poem (a) rhetorical question (b) metaphor (c) repetition (d) imagery (e) enjambment (f) alliteration (g) assonance (h) personificationRhetorical Question; a question asked in order to create a dramatic effect or to make a point rather than to get an answer. "But what can be worthy of your life?" in line 1.Metaphor; is an indirect comparison in a work of art. The poem The Leader...

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Theme of Raider of the Treasure Trove by Lade Wosornu

It's time to view some of the themes in Raider of the Treasure Trove by Lade Wosornu. Few of the themes are Rage, Peace, Happiness, Distraction, Destruction, Nature, Change, Love, etc.Theme of rage is embodied between line 11-14 to portray how it negative effects dent human image and psychological pose. The poet took time to outline ways the act of rage is endangering human:"Or, breach your sails with arrows unseenNo, Rob you of your life, Rage is...

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Analysis Of Raider Of The Treasure Trove By Lade Wosornu

Title: Raider of the Treasure TrovePoet: Lade WosornuOther poem: The M aster Brewer.Gene: PoetryCategory: Lif e and livingDenotation: A poem prea ching goodness of attitudes above the embrace of violence.Point of view: 3rd personFlow: ClimacticTheme: Rage, p eace, happiness, etc.Structure: Three stanza poemPoetic device: Enjambment, im agery, personification, metaphor, etc.Diction: SimpleTone & mood: S incere and Re-examinationSimilar poem: The...

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Act To Act Summary of Let Me Die Alone by John Kolosa Kargbo

SummaryAct 1 is about the death of king Gbanya. Act 2 is about the plot against Queen Yoko. Act 3 is about the suicidal end of Yoko.Act 1 Scene 1 is where Gbanya reveals the visit of Governor Rowe is dangerous and Yoko advised him to ambush them but the king believed such was impossible. Act 1 Scene 2 is where Lamboi visits Musa with the plan to kill King Gbanya to avoid him passing his throne to a woman all in the name of love. Act 1 Scene 3 is...

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Analysis of Let Me Die Alone by John Kolosa Kargbo

TITLE: Let Me Die AloneAUTHOR: John Kolosa KargboGENRE: DramaCATEGORY: TragedyABOUT: A tragic drama about a female ruler under colonial reign in Africa who committed suicide as a result of unbearable colonial oppression.CHARACTERS: Yoko, Gbanya, Musa, Lamboi, Jeneba, etc.SETTINGS: Mende, Senehum, Mayamba, Taiama, etc.DRAMATIC ELEMENT: DialogueFLOW: ClimacticTHEMES: Coloni al Oppression, Quest for Leadership Position, Greed and Betrayal, Gender...

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