Singh Somg By Daljit Nagra Flashcards
Form of the poem
There’s no regular rhyme scheme, but poet uses some rhymes to create a light hearted tone
Features the voice of his wife showing how he fits into society
Like a song with verses and chorus-lively and rhythmic
Little punctuation makes the poem flow confidently and cheerfully
Structure of the poem
Alternates between narrators marriage and his customers complaints
At the end the pace slows to reflect the intimate scene, couples similar language emphasises their closeness
9 o’clock to 9 o’clock
Suggests long and mundane working day
“Vee share in”
Repetition emphasises the couples unity
“My bride”
Repetition suggests he’s proud of her and can’t stop thinking about her.
The use of bride hints that the relationship is still new and exciting
“Tiny eyes ov a gun
And di tummy ov a teddy”
Metaphors describe wife as dangerous and cute-shows that he loves her no matter what
Juxtaposition of “gun…teddy” shows she is open with her emotions which is unusual-shows closeness
“Sit on my silver stool,”
Sibilance reflects the softness and intimacy of their relationship
“Is priceless baby-“
Suggests their love is worth more than anything earthly
Poem left hanging to look to the future
Effect of phonetic Indian English
This help give a strong impression of the characters
The voice in the poem combine Indian and English words and accents, which shows the influence of both cultures on the characters
Effect of the Title of the poem
Reflects the song like flow tot he poem
Vee stare past di half-price window signs
Looking at normal view but seeing something greater ,it’s a desire for something more
In di brightey moon-
Intimate connotations
Shows the cultures merging through language
