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The poems No Problem written by Benjamin Zephania and Half-Caste written by John Aguard illustrate strong feelings towards race
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How do the poets present the theme of Change in the poems Half-Caste and No Problem? The poems No Problem written by Benjamin Zephania and Half-Caste written by John Aguard illustrate strong feelings towards race. The poets are writing about their feelings towards their life. Looking at them we can empathise with them and their plight. Comparing them allows us to experience their pain. Looking at the way they were written provides us with insight to those who suffer from racism. In the poem No Problem Benjamin Zephaniah who is from Jamaica tells of how bad life was in England, but even after all of this he still doesn't hold any grudges himself. In this poem he uses slang words not proper English this emphasises that he is not from England and that he feels he is an outsider. "Silly playground taunts, an racist stunts" this also tells me that he...
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