comparison w others

• What do both Liz Berry’s 'Homing' and Raman Mundair’s 'Name Journeys' explore?

  Fitting in and integrating in England
• How do both poems relate to cultural heritage?

  They examine disconnections related to cultural heritage
• What is the main difference in the portrayal of identity between Berry’s and Mundair’s poems?

  Berry depicts a regretful conversation, while Mundair uses a vibrant monologue
• What are the similarities between 'Homing' and 'Name Journeys'?

  • Both explore disconnections in human relationships
  • Both address struggles with cultural identity
  • Both speakers face challenges in new environments
• What does Berry’s poem 'Homing' describe about the speaker's background?

  The speaker is from central England
• What does the phrase “unpacking your bags” signify in Berry’s poem?

  It signifies the process of settling into a new environment
• What geographical area does Berry describe in her poem?

  The Black Country
• How does Mundair's poem relate to the theme of traveling?

  It discusses displacement and traveling from south to north
• What does Berry’s narrator reveal about a loved one’s struggle?

  The loved one faces challenges with their accent and elocution
• How does Mundair's speaker feel about her name in the new environment?

  Her name is a “Stumble” that complicates communication
• What metaphor does Mundair use to express feelings of isolation?

  “Wilderness” connotes being lost and vulnerable
• What does Berry’s speaker imply about hiding cultural identity?

  It is restrictive and leads to repression
• How do both poems reflect on the impact of external worlds on inner lives?

  They explore how cultural disconnection affects personal identity
• What are the differences between 'Homing' and 'Name Journeys'?

  • Berry’s poem is celebratory, while Mundair’s is critical
  • Berry uses caesura and pauses; Mundair uses enjambment
  • Berry promotes multiculturalism; Mundair critiques displacement
• How does Berry’s speaker reflect on pleasant memories?

  Through controlled pauses and caesura
• What imagery does Berry use to celebrate diverse culture?

  She uses sensory imagery and metaphors
• What does Mundair criticize in her poem?

  England's cultural environment
• How does Berry’s poem conclude regarding cultural heritage?

  It ends with a promise for freedom and expression
• What is the tone of Mundair’s poem compared to Berry’s?

  Mundair's tone is critical, while Berry's is celebratory
• What do both 'Homing' and 'Thirteen' explore?

  The challenges of displacement
• What are the similarities between 'Homing' and 'Thirteen'?

  • Both explore disconnection from one's identity
  • Both speakers face challenges in new environments
  • Both comment on pressures regarding cultural identity
• How does Berry’s narrator feel about their identity?

  They feel disconnected and hide their identity
• What incident does Femi’s narrator experience in 'Thirteen'?

  He is stopped by a police officer
• How do both poems depict the emotional responses to cultural differences?

  They show frustration and tension in fitting in
• What are the differences between 'Homing' and 'Thirteen'?

  • Berry’s poem is positive; Femi’s is darker
  • Berry uses rich imagery; Femi uses stark detail
  • Berry ends with resolution; Femi ends on a dismal note
• What does Berry’s poem celebrate about cultural identity?

  It embraces and expresses cultural identity
• How does Femi’s poem conclude regarding the boy's future?

  It ends with a sense of hopelessness
• What is the significance of language in both 'Homing' and 'On an Afternoon Train from Purley to Victoria, 1955'?

  Language creates bonds and highlights cultural differences
• What are the similarities between 'Homing' and 'On an Afternoon Train from Purley to Victoria, 1955'?

  • Both examine language's role in forming relationships
  • Both explore cultural differences through language
  • Both comment on the struggles of integration
• How does James Berry's poem reflect on the migrant experience?

  It shows controlled emotion and hidden frustration
• What does the speaker in 'Homing' practice in elocution lessons?

  A new accent
• What does Liz Berry imply about maintaining two identities?

  It is difficult and often leads to disconnection
• What are the differences between 'Homing' and 'On an Afternoon Train from Purley to Victoria, 1955'?

  • Berry’s poem is emotional; James Berry’s is more controlled
  • Berry highlights cultural heritage; James Berry focuses on reduced identity
  • Berry offers a hopeful message; James Berry leaves the ending unresolved