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BLOCO VI - POESIA NA LITERATURA DE LÍNGUA INGLESA 60H (2023.1) Prof.

Francisco Romário Nunes (E-mail: francisco.nunes@prp.uespi.br)

ACITIVITY 04

Student Name: ___Ângela Maria Pontes Oliveira

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According to the material you have read in our poetry, answer the study questions below:

1. What does it mean the term “postcolonial”. What does it consist of?
The term "postcolonial" refers to the period following the end of colonial rule or the
colonial era. It consists of the time when formerly colonized nations gained
independence from their colonizers, such as the process of decolonization.
Postcolonialism as a literary and theoretical approach also addresses the cultural, social,
and political legacies of colonialism and the impacts on formerly colonized societies
and individuals. It explores themes of identity, power, resistance, hybridity, and the
effects of colonial history on contemporary society.
2. Grace Nichols and Warsan Shire are recognized as postcolonial poets. Choose one
of these writers and analyze one of their poems. Then, discuss what makes their
literature postcolonial.

Warsan Shire is recognized as a postcolonial poet. One of her notable poems is "Home," which
reflects her experiences as a refugee and the challenges faced by individuals who have been
displaced due to conflict or colonial legacies. Shire's poetry is postcolonial because it delves
into the themes of migration, displacement, identity, and the effects of colonization on the lives
of people. She addresses the consequences of political and social conflicts in the postcolonial
world, highlighting the impact on individuals and communities. Her work captures the
complexity of postcolonial experiences and speaks to the resilience and strength of those who
have been affected by these historical processes.