Walcott essay Study guides, Revision notes & Summaries

Here's a complete breakdown of the poem 'Nearing Forty' by Derek Walcott; from the 2023-2025 CAIE / Cambridge IGCSE and O Level Poetry Anthology (Songs of Ourselves, Volume 2, Part 4). Includes, but is not limited to: VOCABULARY STORY / SUMMARY SPEAKER / VOICE ATTITUDES LANGUAGE FEATURES STRUCTURE / FORM CONTEXT THEMES POSSIBLE ESSAY QUESTION

Read the excerpt from Midsummer by Derek Walcott. With the stampeding hiss and scurry of green lemmings, midsummer's leaves race to extinction like the roar of a Brixton riot tunneled by water hoses; The poem's allusion to the 1981 Brixton riot illustrates what the streets and buildings of Brixton looked like. suggests that many different historical riots will be mentioned. illustrates the strong feelings associated with the poem's subject matter. makes the reader feel confused about ...

The notes below are taken from individual analyses of Walcott poems, but they also pertain to the context of Walcott and his poetry in general. This is a revision sheet that will help you to connect the dots between the different poems and understand the deeper idea that underpins his writing. Note that some context points are more specific to the particular poem, whereas others are about Walcott’s own ideas and beliefs in general, so be careful with which ones you choose to use in your own ...

This resource is an example of a Band 2 (20/25 80%) borderline A grade essay according to the CIE Cambridge mark scheme. CONTENTS Question Essay Grading How to Improve