Caribbean Culture
What type of weather reminds the island man of home?
Warm sunshine and tropical breeze
What literary technique is used in "blue surf"?
Imagery
What is the main theme of the poem?
Homesickness
Complete the quote: "Morning and __"
island man wakes up.
Why does the island man dream about the Caribbean?
Because he misses home
Which city does the island man live in now?
London
What technique is shown through repeated "groggily"?
Repitition
What theme is shown by the contrast between the Caribbean and London?
Identity and belonging.
Complete the quote: "blue surf in his __"
Head
What mood is created at the start of the poem?
Calm and Peaceful
What natural feature is important in the poem?
The sea/ocean
Why is there very little punctuation in the poem?
To create a flowing dream-like feeling
How does the island man feel about London?
He feels disconnected and unhappy.
Which color is used to describe the sea?
Blue
What mood is created at the end of the poem?
Harsh and disappointing
Where is the island man originally from?
A Caribbean island
What does the sound of "steady breaking and wombing" imitate?
Waves crashing on the beach
What does the poem suggest about immigrants?
They may struggle to feel at home in a new country.
What does "another London day" suggest?
His life in London feels repetitive and tiring.
Why does the poet contrast nature with traffic?
To show how different London is from the Caribbean.
To show the island man misses his home and culture
What technique is used when the island "comes back" in his mind?
Personification
What idea does the poem explore through dreams and memories?
The conflict between past and present life.
What transport is mentioned at the end of the poem?
The North Circular Road.
What can we infer about the island man's identity?