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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 · Epitaph by Dennis Scott (Jamaica 1939-1991) The image is vivid, stark and gruesome. Amidst the beauty of the “falling sunlight” the dead body of a slave hung. The image evokes in the reader: · Anger against human brutality. · Compassion for the fate of the slave.
epitaph is based on the hanging of an African slave in the late nineteenth century leading up to the early twentieth century. it serves as a remarkable...
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.”
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.
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...
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.
