Allusions and Perspective in Derek Walcott’s Midsummer

Question 1

What is the purpose of the allusion to the Brixton Uprising in these lines? Check all that apply.

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A: to compare the death of the leaves to the sound of the riot; C: to elicit feelings of anger, lack of control, or fear; E: to connect the end of a season to the political unrest of the riot

Question 2

Walcott’s poem alludes to J. M. W. Turner’s paintings. What is the effect of the allusion to Turner’s ships?

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B: It helps readers understand the uprising by evoking a turbulent image of a ship in a storm.

Question 3

Based on the passage, which factors most likely influenced the speaker’s perspective?

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A: race and geographic location

Question 4

Based on the passage, what is the speaker’s perspective on England?

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B: He recognizes that England has real problems and flaws.

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