The Planners Flashcards
why is it freeverse?
it is ironic and is a statement of rebellion as the planners are attempting to make everything organised and even
what quote is “ETSDBATSS”?
“even the sea draws back and the skies surrender”
analysis of “even the sea draws back and the skies surrender”
- sky and seas are personified
- industry is developing fast
- natural landscape is not prioritised, put second
- at war with mankind
what quote is “TBOTP”?
“the blemishes of the past”
analysis of “the blemishes of the past”
- metaphor
- concealing natural beauty with manmade “perfection”
- “past” - replaced with something deemed more beautiful
- “blemishes” - out of place, unwanted, must be concealed
what quote is “TCWPROST”?
“the country wears perfect rows of shining teeth”
analysis of “the country wears perfect rows of shining teeth”
- personification
- the old imperfections removed and replaced to appear shiny and perfect
- semantic field of dentistry - country being worked on with precision
- “perfect” - appear perfect and flawless
what quote is”AAH”?
“anaesthesia, amnesia, hypnosis”
analysis of “anaesthesia, amnesia, hypnosis”
- asyndetic list
- “amnesia” - forgetting the past, erasing it from citizens memory
- “hypnosis” - putting citizens in a trance, distract them from reality
- doctorly semantic field - being worked on with precision and focus
who is the poet?
Kim Cheng Boey
context
- born in 1965
- was so disillusioned with cultural politics he moved to Australia and became a citizen there in 1997
- feels disconnected from Singapore’s past
- sense of belonging is gone
poet intentions
highlight and bring attention to the destruction caused by rapid urbanisation
reader reaction
feel that they should become more connected to their culture
themes
- politics and justice
- humankind vs. nature
- appreciation of culture
