Singh Song! (AQA GCSE English Literature): Flashcards
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Author of 'Singh Song!'
Author of 'Singh Song!'
Daljit Nagra
Year 'Singh Song!' published
Year 'Singh Song!' published
2007
Collection containing 'Singh Song!'
Collection containing 'Singh Song!'
'Look We Have Coming to Dover!'
Main themes in Nagra's 2007 collection
Main themes in Nagra's 2007 collection
Immigration, identity, cultural fusion
Speaker in 'Singh Song!'
Speaker in 'Singh Song!'
British-Indian shopkeeper
Form of 'Singh Song!'
Form of 'Singh Song!'
Dramatic monologue
Effect of phonetic spelling
Effect of phonetic spelling
Creates authenticity & reflects cultural background
What chapatti/chutney imagery symbolises
What chapatti/chutney imagery symbolises
Intimacy & affection in relationship
What humour (lemons/limes) reflects
What humour (lemons/limes) reflects
Speaker's neglect of shop due to love
'my bride' repetition emphasises
'my bride' repetition emphasises
Bold & lively personality
Moon as 'priceless' metaphor meaning
Moon as 'priceless' metaphor meaning
Love beyond material value
Effect of playful rhyme & rhythm
Effect of playful rhyme & rhythm
Reflects energetic & humorous tone
What shoppers' refrain emphasises
What shoppers' refrain emphasises
Tension between responsibilities & personal life