singh song

Cards (36)

  • What is the title of the poem discussed?
    Sing Song
  • Who is the author of the poem "Sing Song"?
    Dai Nagra
  • What perspective is "Sing Song" told from?
    A young British Indian man's perspective
  • What type of family background does the speaker come from?
    A strict and traditional family
  • What does the speaker do for a living?
    Works in his dad's corner shop
  • How does the speaker feel about his new wife?
    He is head over heels in love
  • What do the customers think of the shop?
    They say it's the worst Indian shop
  • What theme does the poem humorously explore?
    Young love makes people feel giddy
  • What cultural clash does the poem address?
    Young immigrants vs. parents' expectations
  • How is the poem supposed to be read?
    In an Indian accent
  • What does the title "Sing Song" represent?
    A celebration of love and identity
  • Why are some words spelled phonetically in the poem?
    To reflect the speaker's accent and culture
  • What does the phrase "my daddy's shops" imply about the speaker?
    He feels childish and dependent
  • What does the repetition of "9:00 to 9:00" signify?
    Monotony and lack of freedom
  • What does "doing the lock" symbolize?
    Seeking privacy and separation
  • What food items are mentioned in the poem?
    Lemons, limes, bananas, chapati, chutney
  • How does the speaker describe his relationship with his wife?
    As a partnership and unity
  • What does the simile "like we're rowing through Putney" suggest?
    Freedom and intimacy in their love
  • What does the speaker's "penny untied" imply?
    He rushed back from seeing his wife
  • How do the shoppers react to the speaker's absence?
    They criticize him for neglecting duties
  • What does the phrase "the worst Indian shop" suggest about the speaker's situation?
    He feels pressure from all sides
  • What does the phrase "high heel tap the ground" symbolize?
    His wife's femininity and presence
  • What does the metaphor "colors of Punjabi" represent?
    Celebration of his wife's rebellion
  • What does the speaker's wife do on a "seek lover site"?
    She may be searching for companionship
  • What does the phrase "my bride" convey about the speaker's feelings?
    He feels pride and infatuation
  • What does the alliteration in "crew cut" suggest?
    Strength and masculinity in his wife
  • What does the description of the wife's attire symbolize?
    Her ability to blend cultures
  • What does the phrase "staring past the half price window signs" imply?
    Yearning for a life beyond limitations
  • What does the dialogue at the end of the poem reveal?
    Flirtation and affection between the couple
  • How does the poem use comedy to convey deeper themes?
    As a veneer to disguise underlying tragedy
  • What motif is used throughout the poem?
    Time as a recurring symbol
  • What context is important for understanding "Sing Song"?
    Racially motivated attacks on immigrant families
  • What central theme does Nagra explore in the poem?
    Culture as an obstacle in relationships
  • What is the significance of the poet's background?
    It informs the themes of identity and belonging
  • How does the poem reflect the immigrant experience?
    By highlighting the struggle for identity
  • What does the poem suggest about the balance between traditional and Western values?
    It shows the tension and conflict in relationships