Singh Song

    Cards (9)

    • “But ven nobody in, I do di lock-“
      Values his wife more than his work
    • “Vee share in chapatti / vee share in di chutney / after vee have made luv”
      repeated collective pronoun to create a sense of unity
    • “tiny eyes ov a gun and di tummy ov a teddy”
      Wife goes against standards and juxtaposes descriptiok of personality
    • “My bride” x3

      Shows how obsessed he is
    • “Baby”
      affectionate pet names hints they have a good relationship
    • “Is priceless baby-“ 

      Choosing to neglect material goods and suggests that spending time with her is much more important
    • “di” “ver” “ov”

      Dialect and colloquial language representing Indian community
    • This poem can be compared to sonnet 29, what are the similarities?
      Both demonstrate an all consuming nature of love, romantic fulfillment, sexual implications ( pinnie untied and thy trunk all bare )
    • What are the differences between this and sonnet 29
      Sonnet 29 has a more traditional structure
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