By Reference to three poems in the 'Tracks' anthology, discuss how Fanthorpe explores the theme of authority.

... By Reference to three poems in the 'Tracks' anthology, discuss how Fanthorpe explores the theme of authority In the poems 'Not My Best Side', 'Reports', and 'You Will Be Hearing From Us Shortly', U.A Fanthorpe explores the theme of authority through the often satirical analysis of her observations and experiences within society. Fanthorpe uses her poetry as a way of expressing her feelings and opinions, and we can learn a great deal about her attitudes towards authority by reading and analysing the three poems chosen. Each poem shows a different aspect of the way authority affects people, and it becomes clear when reading the poems Fanthorpe's belief in the ability of power and authority to corrupt people who possess it, and suppress people under it. In the first poem, "Not My Best Side', Fanthorpe uses parody to look at the way people are stereotyped by authority according to their gender or status, and challenges

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