Ode On The Lungi Brief Questions
Q: Who is the speaker of the poem?
A: The speaker is Kaiser Haq himself.
Q: Whom does the speaker address as “Grandpa Walt”?
A: He addresses the American poet Walt Whitman.
Q: Whic...
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Justify “Ode on the Lungi” as an ode.
Justify “Ode on the Lungi” as an ode.
An ode is a lyrical poem that starts with someone’s agony and ends with consolation. Kaiser Haq writes “Ode to the Lungi” to praise a simple t...
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How does Kaisar Haq present the lungi in his poem “Ode to the Lungi”?
How does Kaisar Haq present the lungi in his poem “Ode to the Lungi”?
A lungi is a simple, soft cloth worn around the waist. Kaiser Haq (1950–Present) writes “Ode to the Lungi” (20...
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How does Kaiser Haq connect the lungi with ideas of identity and cultural pride in the poem?
How does Kaiser Haq connect the lungi with ideas of identity and cultural pride in the poem? ✪✪✪
Identity means who you are. It is what makes you different from others. It includes...
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How does the poet use humour and irony in “Ode to the Lungi”
How does the poet use humour and irony in “Ode to the Lungi” to criticise social attitudes toward clothing?
Humour means using funny words, ideas, or situations that make people sm...
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