What is the theme of the poem An African Thunderstorm?
What is the theme of the poem An African Thunderstorm?
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THE POWER AND UNCERTAINTY OF NATURE
The poem starts off with the clouds being carried by strong winds from the west, the poem richly reflects an African thunderstorm and the power it holds. A duality of emotions are observed with the incoming of the storm, while some are delighted with glee others feel fear.
Colonialism and cultural change
Rubadiri uses this poem which describes a fierce thunderstorm to allude to colonialism and the chaos that it caused. Rubadiri’s An African Thunderstorm symbolizes and conveys what impact colonialism had on culture of African societies.
An African Thunderstorm Summary