NEW LITERATURES IN ENGLISH
ASSIGNMENT FOR MEG –08
July 2015 - January 2016 session
Programme: MEG
Assignment Code: MEG-08/TMA/2015-16
Max Marks : 100
8.
Analyse Brathwaite’s “Wings of a Dove” for Rastafarian elements.
Answer:
The word “Rastafarianism” often calls to mind
the stereotypical images of dreadlocks (long braids or natural locks of hair),
ganja (marijuana), the streets of Kingston, Jamaica, and the reggae rhythms of
Bob Marley. Rastafarians have no universally acknowledged leaders, no
universally agreed-upon defining principles. It is a black consciousness
movement—Afro-Caribbean—and there is a split between the religion and its
accompanying social consciousness, so people can appreciate what Rastas are
trying to do socially while not embracing the religion.
Rastafarianism is explained as a.....................
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