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‘Presents from my Aunts in Pakistan’ by Moniza Alvi, and ‘Search for my Tongue’ by Sujata Bhatt
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Comparing Poems I have decided to compare in detail 'Presents from my Aunts in Pakistan' by Moniza Alvi, and 'Search for my Tongue' by Sujata Bhatt, because these are the two poems that I find most interesting. I shall begin by discussing them individually in some (hopefully not too much) detail. 'Presents from my Aunts in Pakistan' is a very cultural poem, focusing on the differences between Pakistani and English cultures. Generally, Pakistani culture is seen as more lavish than that of England, and this poem expresses that in the type or clothing worn by each culture. Pakistani clothing is described as lovely, clearly shown in line 18-19 "I could never be as lovely as these clothes". Alvi, describing the elaborate clothing worn by Pakistani women, goes on to say "I couldn't rise out of its fire, half English" (Line 24-25). The poet also says, "I longed for denim and corduroy". She is...
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