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Critically analyse the poem ‘Ananse’ by Edward Brathwaite

                                                  

MASTER’S DEGREE IN ENGLISH (MEG-8)

NEW LITERATURES IN ENGLISH

ASSIGNMENT 

July 2022 and January 2023 Session



Course Code: MEG-08 
Assignment Code: MEG-08/TMA/2022-23 
Max. Marks: 100

8. Critically analyse the poem ‘Ananse’ by Edward Brathwaite.


Edward Brathwaite's poem 'Ananse' is a complex and multi-layered exploration of cultural identity and the legacy of colonialism in the Caribbean. The poem is centered around the figure of Ananse, a popular folk character in Caribbean culture, who is often portrayed as a trickster and a symbol of resistance against oppression.


The poem begins with a vivid description of Ananse, who is portrayed as a powerful and dynamic force in Caribbean culture. Brathwaite writes, "he was black as jet / with legs like pipe-stems / and a stomach huge as a gourd / his eyes were glittering fire / and his teeth glinting steel". This powerful imagery creates a sense of awe and reverence around Ananse, positioning him as a central figure in Caribbean culture and identity.


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