1. Intense Themes in
The poem, "Blues-, by Derek Walcott illustrates the close-mindedness of people: they cannot accept others unlike themselves. Through the poet's inventive and monosyllabic word choice, the poem's intense themes regarding the appalling truths of racism, the struggle of inner peace, and the innocence of youth emerge. ... In the poem the closest we come to knowing the race of the individual occurs when he labels himself as a "yellow nigger-. ... Poetry expresses many ideas, emotions, and themes, through the words of the poet. The title of the poem, "Blues-, binds these powerful the...
- Word Count: 595
- Approx Pages: 2
- Grade Level: Undergraduate