prayer of a black boy by gut tirolein summary
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The main Underlying theme in this poem is the lack of diversity in the western culture, and how he fears living such a mundane life.
In this poem, there is no definitive rhyming pattern and very little punctuation. This means that the poem flows fluently, as if it were a trail of thought. Although it has this fluency, there is some separation by commas, which creates a staggered effect that gives the impression that the poet is contemplating life. Aside from the commas, the first form of irregular punctuation is an ellipsis. This brings the poem back to its original point. The lines of the poem do not have a specific length, which again suggests the theme of contemplation and thought. At the end of the final stanza, there is repetition of the phrase “Who do not even know how to…” This is used to reinforce how much harder coloured people have worked throughout the centuries compared to white people. The main focal point of this poem is the constant use of metaphorical imagery which creates a sense of belonging and empathy with the boy and the situation.