Forms of Poetry

• What is the purpose of different stanza forms in the poem?

  To separate humorous and serious content
• What form do the British stanzas take in the poem?

  Quatrains
• How does the form of British stanzas reflect the speaker's education?

  It mirrors the speaker's restrictive education
• What type of verse is used in the Caribbean stanzas?

  Free verse and song-like chants
• How are the Caribbean stanzas visually presented in the poem?

  In italics with short lines
• What effect do the short lines in the Caribbean stanzas have on the poem's pace?

  They slow the pace, enhancing attention
• What is the impact of forcing attention to the stories in the Caribbean stanzas?

  It emphasizes the importance of those stories
• How does the poem contrast British historical figures with Caribbean heroes?

  By using different stanza forms and tones
• What role does humor play in the British stanzas of the poem?

  It critiques British historical figures
• How does the poem's structure influence the reader's engagement?

  It encourages deeper reflection on the content