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    Alliteration: when words are used in succession, or even the first letter. “Sky striking bravely to sink root.” Repetition: when words are repeated in the same line to create an effect. “Beyond fable, beyond faith.” Personification: to associate human-like qualities in an abstract or non-human objecRead more

    Alliteration: when words are used in succession, or even the first letter. “Sky striking bravely to sink root.” Repetition: when words are repeated in the same line to create an effect. “Beyond fable, beyond faith.” Personification: to associate human-like qualities in an abstract or non-human object. In the line “Danced, parted round its feet,” serves as an instance of personification.  Imagery: It heightens a reader’s senses through the description of visual sights. The poem is replete with images evoking various emotions, “glass window pane,” and “sickly green.” Mango Seedling Summary

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    The poem discusses the ongoing internal battles that Africans and the continent of Africa experience on a daily basis. People all around have created stereotypes of Africans, and Achebe has demonstrated the diversity of viewpoints through this poetry. Identity is a concept that develops via one's cuRead more

    The poem discusses the ongoing internal battles that Africans and the continent of Africa experience on a daily basis. People all around have created stereotypes of Africans, and Achebe has demonstrated the diversity of viewpoints through this poetry. Identity is a concept that develops via one’s culture. Africans struggle greatly when they adapt to a new society, yet they never give up hope or stick together. The poet conveyed the battle for life by using the image of a mango seedling. The beginning of any trip is the establishment of one’s roots, which serve as their identity. One is expected to grow and blossom like a mango tree by clinging to their roots, which can also represent their culture and environment. Mango Seedling Summary    

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    The poem talks about the internal conflicts that Africans, along with the continent, Africa, face on a day-to-day basis. People around have constructed a stereotypical image of the Africans and Achebe, through this poem, has shown how different the perspectives are. The idea of identity rises througRead more

    The poem talks about the internal conflicts that Africans, along with the continent, Africa, face on a day-to-day basis. People around have constructed a stereotypical image of the Africans and Achebe, through this poem, has shown how different the perspectives are. The idea of identity rises through one’s culture. Africans undergo great struggle while adjusting to a new culture but amidst all hardships they remain hopeful and united. By taking the image of a mango seedling the poet has shown the struggle for life. The entire journey starts from establishing one’s roots which act as an identity for them. By holding on to their roots, which can also denote their culture and environment, one is expected to grow and blossom just like a mango tree does.  Mango Seedling Summary

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