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7 Μαΐ 2007 · In Dennis Scott's aptly named "Epitaph," the speaker examines the difficulty of writing about historical events by using the language of composition to describe the physical and emotional effects of slavery.
3 Μαΐ 2015 · The poet separates the angry response to racist brutality from the mourning like sights appropriate to death. The poem is written in free verse allowing the shift to a new line to act as a pause and add some significance or surprise to the first or last word in a particular line.
The Dennis Scott: Poems Community Note includes chapter-by-chapter summary and analysis, character list, theme list, historical context, author biography and quizzes written by community members like you.
25 Απρ 1983 · Reading the poetry of Dennis Scott impresses one with the unmistakable fact that we have come in contact with a poet for whom the technical skill and care that go into the writing of a poem are paramount.
8 Μαΐ 2007 · Geoffrey Philp examines Jamaican poet Dennis Scott's Epitaph, in which “the speaker examines the difficulty of writing about historical events by using the language of composition to describe the physical and emotional effects of slavery.”
Dennis Scott's poetry is known for its vivid imagery, musicality, and Jamaican culture and identity exploration. 'Marrysong' is a prime example of his poetic style, using language to paint a vivid picture of the ever-changing landscape of a relationship.
In the poem "Epitaph" by Dennis Scott, the speaker reflects on the impermanence and fleeting nature of life. The epitaph serves as a reminder that time is limited and death is...