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How do Moniza Alvi and Grace Nichols convey their thoughts and feelings about living in England and having roots in another culture?
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How do Moniza Alvi and Grace Nichols convey their thoughts and feelings about living in England and having roots in another culture? Moniza Alvi and Grace Nichols convey their thoughts and feelings about living in England and having roots in another culture through their poetry. Moniza Alvi was born in England and her father was from Pakistan. Grace Nichols was born in Guyana. I can understand coming from another culture and living in a different country like England can be complex and difficult but at the same time new and exciting. Firstly, Moniza Alvi and Grace Nichols are influenced by different cultures. Naturally, they can offer to our culture, as Britain is a multicultural country. One of the characteristics of Caribbean literature is the strong sense of place, which can clearly be read in the 'Island Man'. The quote " the sound of the blue surf " makes it more appealing to...
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